I will try to clarify this. In the laity process you may choose to run for either General Conference delegate or Jurisdictional. Those who choose to be jurisdictional delegates are not added to the ballot until the General Conference delegates are elected. Wendy had indicated on her nomination form that she felt she should be elected to Jurisdictional. That is what the body voted to do, and I feel understood and respected her decision to do that. If we reverse the will of the body for her at this time, we will not be holding true to the process. It also brings in the other people not elected who chose to be elected as General Conference delegates and could easily interpret this as a shortcut to be a reserve to G.C. We would in fact need a " do over" to stay true to the conference rule.
Conference rules are adopted early at Annual Conference each year so we all voted on it.
I am sorry I came on strong, but I am afraid I reacted to the clergy responses who were so sure I was wrong..Clergy who would not adopt a process for election. I will leave that there but still spent Sat. night thinking about it. I did not make this rule but as conference lay leader do need transparency in my work and cannot always think with my heart. I hope this is helpful..I think I need some time in Hawaii...must admit I will take my ACDCA. Judy