Book of order, 1999-2000Office of the General Assembly, 1999 The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) consists of several parts. The first volume is The Book of Confessions. The Book of Order is Part II of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This document contains the Form of Government, Directory for Worship, Rules of Discipline, and the Formula of Agreement. - Publisher. |
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Page 62
... synod council , or other unit designated by the synod when there is no council , and may do so jointly with other presby- teries if program and resources make that necessary . Each synod may elect an executive in consultation with the ...
... synod council , or other unit designated by the synod when there is no council , and may do so jointly with other presby- teries if program and resources make that necessary . Each synod may elect an executive in consultation with the ...
Page 93
... synod to convene a special meeting for the transaction of designated busi- ness . Commissioners to the special meeting shall be the commis- sioners elected to the last preceding stated meeting of the synod or their alternates . A ...
... synod to convene a special meeting for the transaction of designated busi- ness . Commissioners to the special meeting shall be the commis- sioners elected to the last preceding stated meeting of the synod or their alternates . A ...
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... synod progress toward fair representa- tion of the categories of persons listed in G - 4.0403 . The synod may authorize the administrative staff services of a synod executive and may establish other staff positions as needed . The ...
... synod progress toward fair representa- tion of the categories of persons listed in G - 4.0403 . The synod may authorize the administrative staff services of a synod executive and may establish other staff positions as needed . The ...
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