Callings for members in dependent branch

We have a similar situation in our stake. Callings and class roles for members in dependent branch

Has this practice changed since 2013, or is this still the same?
Note from previous post
You can use out-of-unit records for both purposes. It sounds like this may involve quite a few people so it will be quite a bit of work to maintain but out-of-unit records allow you to enter birthdate and ordinance information so the members will correctly show up on class roles and can be given callings, including quorum leaders.

For leaders who serve in the branch but who have children it would generally be better to keep their records in the ward and use out-of-unit records in the branch to give them leadership callings there.

GHB 33.6.6.1 is likely the best current reference for these type of situations. As GHB 33.6.5 describes, Out-of-Unit records are the way for the "secondary" unit to provide access to callings, have their names appear on lists, etc.

The one item I would point out is that only one Bishop (or Branch President) at a time is ever authorized to act as steward for a member (GHB 33.6.5). So the Bishop in the secondary unit would not be able to update records, authorize ordinances, or conduct interviews for those with out-of-unit records. It's just good for everyone involved to understand this policy, as it's very easy for the Bishop in the "secondary" unit to call in one of those members for a counseling interview, without realizing that it's the Bishop of the "home ward" that is the only one authorized to do something like that.

If an out-of-unit member is a leader of an organization, I'm sure the Bishop of that "secondary" unit can meet with that person to discuss their calling and members in their organization (what many would describe as a form of an interview, but more of a meeting). The distinction I would make is that the Bishop should avoid trying to provide personalized counseling that would fall under the stewardship of the Bishop of the "home ward".

BrianEdwards wrote: Tue Jun 20, 2023 12:48 pmwhat many would describe as a form of an interview, but more of a meeting

In case it's helpful, the first part of General Handbook chapter 31 talks about the differences between interviews and meetings.

Quite helpful, thanks for the pointer! I haven't reviewed that part of the Handbook since all the changes went through, there's definitely some things in there I should take the time to read through.