Representation of Members. 

Membership qualifications.  Participation by voice and vote in the conference is extended to all persons who have an authoritative baptism and are in good standing in the Church of Jesus Christ.  An authoritative baptism can only be performed by a priest or elder who traces his priesthood and spiritual authority to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  There can be no practice of the doctrine of women’s ordination to priesthood in his line of authority.

Authorizing of members of Restoration Branches.  Restoration Branch members wishing to exercise their right to voice and vote shall be named on their respective branch’s membership roster as provided to the Credentials Committee.  If listed on an approved branch’s membership list, members shall be considered to be in good standing and be granted voice and vote in the Conference.

Authorizing of unaffiliated members.  Church members who are unaffiliated with a Restoration Branch or whose branch chooses not to seek representation at the conference may also exercise voice and vote by applying directly to the Credentials Committee.  It shall be the responsibility of the individual member to provide adequate evidence of membership by either documentation (baptismal certificate, ordination certificate) or testimony from one or more valid, reliable witnesses.  Application and evidence shall be made on or before being seated in the Conference.

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