¶5.1 The Constitution can be amended only by the following procedure:

1. Three-fourths (3/4) quorum majority vote (present and voting) of any General Conference.

2. Ratification by two-thirds (2/3) of the local churches voting. Ratification at the local church level shall be by two-thirds (2/3) of the membership (present and voting) at either an Annual Church Conference or a Special Church Conference.

¶5.2 Proposed amendments to the Constitution may originate in the General Conference, at a local Church Conference or in the Interchurch Council.