GC45 WF07: CW01 Mediation of COL Group Assignment Disputes for Summer 2025

Discussion groups were generally in favour of this proposal. 

Discussion groups generally wanted to ensure that any process that is put in place  

• has a clear path for resolving questions about cost of living group assignment
• has a mechanism to include regional or local input into determining cost of living categories 

These mechanisms and authority already exist at the Regional Council level. The General Council establishes a minimum cost of living assignment for a community of faith; a Regional Council can set a higher level based on contextual knowledge. 

Therefore, the Way Forward Team proposes: 

That, in response to CW01 Mediation of COL Group Assignment Disputes  the 45th General Council, 2025: 

• Encourage Regional Councils to exercise their authority to resolve questions about cost of living group assignment, and
• Take no further action on CW01 Mediation of COL Group Assignment Disputes