Representation of Restoration Branches.  Each Restoration Branch shall be entitled to one (1) delegate.

Representation of Restoration Branch members.  Each Restoration Branch shall be granted one (1) additional delegate for each 25 members or portion thereof listed in the branch’s official membership list.  Example:  A properly organized Restoration Branch will be granted one (1) delegate, (preferably its branch president or other Melchisedec priesthood member) based on organization alone.  An additional delegate will be allowed for its membership up to 25 members.  One (1) more delegate will be allowed for each 25 members or portion thereof beyond the first 25 members.  Thus, a branch of 35 members will be allowed 3 delegates.

Choosing of delegates.  Restoration Branches shall be free to adopt rules to choose their representatives from among their membership.

Qualifications of delegates.  The only qualifications for eligibility as a delegate to this Joint Conference of Branches shall be membership in good standing and enrollment in the Restoration Branch which is being represented.

Special considerations for Restoration Branch representation.  The Credentials Committee shall take into consideration the special circumstances surrounding applications from such Restoration Branches as have been unable to provide a delegate from among their membership who has the ability to make the journey to Independence, MO.  With the concurrence of the Credentials Committee, the branch presidency may nominate a single delegate who, though not a member of the respective branch, will agree to visit the branch and report on Conference actions in order to assist the branch in complying with Rule of Order #12.  A delegate nominated in this fashion shall represent only one branch.

Delegate votes.  Properly seated delegates shall be designated by the conference Credentials Committee with a distinguishing badge and shall cast a vote equal to 25 individual member votes.

Authorization of Restoration Branches.  Restoration Branches seeking representation in the Joint Conference of Branches shall provide the following information to the Credentials Committee on or before the first day of the conference (preferably, at least 10 days in advance):

• A brief history and/or by-laws which identify the official branch position regarding organization and practices;
• A list of members member in good standing and authorized by a branch officer, including names, contact information, date of baptism, and priesthood office and date of ordination, if applicable (other information such as date of birth and priesthood who performed a person’s baptism or ordination would be helpful); and
• An official delegate list as allowed by Rule #3 and certified by a branch officer.

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