Property Transfer in Puerto Rico
Resolution text
Resolved, that the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, meeting virtually October 24-27, 2023, gives the Chief Legal Officer authority, subject to the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, to take all actions necessary to effectuate the transaction to transfer title to such properties that the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society historically retained in the Diocese of Puerto Rico.
Explanation
The Diocesan Convention of Iglesia Episcopal Puertorriqueña, Inc., meeting this October adopted Resolution 2023-10-04 (attached hereto) requesting the transfer of certain properties.
The transfer is intended to be made in conformance with applicable local secular law and implemented in accordance with Canon1.7.4 of the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church.