Governance

The Diocese of East Carolina, and The Episcopal Church as a whole, are governed by the Constitution, Canons, By-laws, and Rules of Order.

Changes to the Constitution must be approved by a majority of both orders (clergy and lay), voting separately, at two successive Diocesan Conventions. Amendments to the Canons or Rules of Order must be approved by a majority of both orders (clergy and lay), voting separately, at one Diocesan Convention.