Constitution and Canons

The Constitution and Canons are the written rules governing diocesan policy, structure and procedure. They must be in conformance with the Constitution and Canons of the national church.

A constitution is fundamental legal document of an institution.  It establishes the institution’s existence, structure and rules for governance. A canon is a specific ecclesiastical rule of law enacted by the Convention in conformance with the Constitution.

Click the links below to view and/or download the following:

Constitution and Canons
Constitution and Canons Final Version November 2017
Constitution and Canons — Changes Highlighted

ECR ParliamentaryProcedure_2009 – Covers the most likely issues.

Ballot Counting Process for Multiple Positions
In effect for Diocesan Convention 2009

For older versions or markups, please contact the Diocesan Office at info@realepiscopal.org. We’ll be happy to assist you.

National Constitution and Canons

2012 National Constitution and Canons in PDF form.

Access sections of the 2012 National Constitution and Canons using links within the Table of Contents.