The General Conference Executive Committee has voted to accept seven recommendations from the Appropriations Study Committee that will transform how financial resources are distributed to world divisions beginning in 2026.

The committee, chaired by Tom Lemon, GC vice president, with Paul H. Douglas, GC treasurer, serving as vice chair, conducted a comprehensive study categorizing divisions into four financial strength groups.

Key recommendations include a new calculation method based on financial strength and mission focus, limits on administrative expenses, development of financial roadmaps through 2030, currency choice options, coordinated resource allocation, strategic distribution of surpluses, and bylaw updates.

The plan features a $2.4 million base appropriation per division with additional funds distributed according to financial condition, reporting compliance, and mission results.

"This is a new day with a methodology that guides how we allocate appropriations based on financial strength and mission," Douglas stated.

The plan passed 153-12 and will be fully implemented by 2030.

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