Resolved, the House of _______ concurring, That the 76th General Convention establish the Standing Commission on the Environment; and be it further

Resolved, That this Standing Commission be consistent in size and authority with the other Standing Commissions of the Church, and have as its membership consist of people with professional skills and training in the sciences, communication and education to help Episcopalians and others deeply understand and find ways to respond to the environmental crisis, both personally and in our congregations and organizations and in the witness and work of our Office on Governmental Affairs; and be it further

Resolved, That the triennial budget be $45,000, with enough extra money for a start-up meeting with the Presiding Bishop and President of the House of Deputies or their designees and with staff who will work with the Commission.