The conference took place August 17-22. Official delegates to the denomination's highest legislative body include all ordained ministers and some non-ordained senior pastors within the PAOC as well as lay delegates.
Delegates elect executive officers of the denomination and vote on policy matters.
Delegates approved a resolution to rename two of the three executive offices and assign them specific responsibilities pertaining to denominational personnel and assets. Rev. William D. Morrow was elected general superintendent for a 4-year term. The remaining two executive officers were elected for 2-year terms so that elections might be staggered at future conferences. The offices of the assistant superintendents will become 4-year posts at the 2002 general conference. Rev. David Ball was elected assistant superintendent for fellowship resources.