Resolved, the House of _______ concurring, That the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church extend the term of the A048 Task Force through the next triennium in order to direct the Church Center and other Church bodies to adopt industry appropriate "best-practices" when adopting new technology and in making communication decisions; and be it further

Resolved, That the amount of $5,000 be allocated to fund an independent technology audit of current information systems and abilities; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of $5,000 for the implementation of this Resolution.

EXPLANATION

The 75th General Convention created a special Task Force in adopting Resolution A048 (2206) to investigate and recommend the acquisition of appropriate technology purchases by The Episcopal Church Center. The present Task Force was not nominated in sufficient time to be able to complete its charge by the Presiding Bishop and the President of the House of Deputies. If this extension is granted, the existing task force will be able to
continue its work into the next triennium.