Election Time Line

July 2008

• Gather data for diocesan profile

• Focus groups around the diocese to hear hopes, dreams, and aspirations about the next bishop

Aug 2008

• Diocesan Profile finalized and approved for public distribution

Sep 2008

• Profile and Nomination Forms distributed throughout the Episcopal Church and within Diocese

Oct 2008

• Nominations close October 15

Nov – Dec 2008

• Contact proposed nominees and begin screening process. First cut.

Jan 2009

• Telephone (or other) interviews leading to second cut

Feb 2009

• Site visits to proposed nominees. Third cut

Mar 2009

• Slate announced

• Nomination by petition period begins (10 days)

April 2009

• Walk-about/presentation of the nominees at sites around the Diocese

May 9, 2009

• Special electing convention in Pierre

June – Sep 2009

• Bishop coadjutor-elect complies with canonical requirements and receives consents at the General Convention in Anaheim in July

• Transition Committee completes preparations for the consecration

Oct 2009

• Consecration of the bishop coadjutor