¶2.1 It is the responsibility of the Interchurch Council to conduct the official business of the Denomination in the absence of the General Conference. Official business shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Giving direction to General Conference Officers, Boards, and Committees.

2. Proposing policy and making recommendations to the local churches and the General Conference.

3. Receiving reports from General Conference Officers, Boards, and Committees.

4. Disseminating information to the Denomination regarding any action taken by General Conference Officers, Boards, Committees, or the Interchurch Council.

5. Electing an Interchurch Council Secretary. The secretary does not have to be a voting member.

6. Nominating the succeeding Nominating Committee to be voted on at the next General Conference. These nominations should be made at the last meeting of the calendar year.

7. Initiating proceedings for ethical questions concerning General Conference Officers. This may include the appointing of a Conference Investigation Committee. See SECTION SEVEN – JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION: ¶2.1.

¶2.2 While the Interchurch Council is responsible for executing the business of the Denomination, certain major items of business must always be brought before the denomination. This shall be accomplished by either a General or Special General Conference and includes such items as:

1. Election of a new General Superintendent.

2. Encumbrance of Denomination property.

3. Changing Denominational By-Laws.

4. Amending the Discipline.

5. Other important items which may be deemed prudent to bring before the Denomination.