All incumbents are eligible for re-election and have been nominated.
The council members whose terms are expiring are Victor Kubik, Leslie McCullough, Burk McNair and Leon Walker. Of the three international slots on the council, only Leon Walker's term is expiring. Of the nine remaining seats, those of Victor Kubik, Leslie McCullough and Burk McNair are expiring. Feb. 22, '98 David Hulme, president of the United Church of God, was recently relieved of his position. The council's removal of Mr. Hulme was the culmination of a long struggle between the president and a the majority of the council.