the resignation of the rostered minister; the retirement of the rostered minister; disqualification of the rostered minister through discipline; division of a pastoral charge; the physical or mental incapacity of the rostered minister; continued neglect of ministry; inability to conduct the pastoral office satisfactorily in the parish in view of local conditions, without reflection on the moral and spiritual character of the rostered minister. In the last contingencies, the procedures provided for in the constitution and bylaws of the synod shall be followed. In the of alleged defection in doctrine or alleged conduct unbecoming a rostered minister, the matter shall be referred by the Congregational Council to the bishop of the synod for action as provided for in the constitution and bylaws of the ELCIC. At a time of pastoral vacancy, the Congregational Council shall select an interim minister after consultation with the bishop of the synod. All interim and supply ministers shall refrain from exerting influence in the call process of the congregation. PART VI Congregational Meeting Voting members at any meeting of the congregation shall be those members on the membership roster who have attained the age of ___ as of the date of the meeting. The bishop of the synod or his/her designate shall be entitled to attend and speak at any meeting of the congregation. The annual meeting of the congregation shall be held within three (3) months of the congregation’s fiscal year end. Special congregational meetings may be called by the Congregational Council and shall be called at the written request of one-tenth (1/10) of the voting members. The notice for each special meeting shall specify its purpose and no other business shall be transacted. Written notice of all congregational meetings shall be sent by mail or electronic mail to all voting members and the rostered minister(s) under call to the congregation at least ten (10) days in advance of the date of the meeting. The quorum for all congregational meetings shall be (insert number here) voting members present.
the resignation of the rostered minister; the retirement of the rostered minister; disqualification of the rostered minister through discipline; division of a pastoral charge; the physical or mental incapacity of the rostered minister; continued neglect of ministry; inability to conduct the pastoral office satisfactorily in the parish in view of local conditions, without reflection on the moral and spiritual character of the rostered minister. In the last contingencies, the procedures provided for in the constitution and bylaws of the synod shall be followed. In the of alleged defection in doctrine or alleged conduct unbecoming a rostered minister, the matter shall be referred by the Congregational Council to the bishop of the synod for action as provided for in the constitution and bylaws of the ELCIC. At a time of pastoral vacancy, the Congregational Council shall select an interim minister after consultation with the bishop of the synod. All interim and supply ministers shall refrain from exerting influence in the call process of the congregation. PART VI Congregational Meeting Voting members at any meeting of the congregation shall be those members on the membership roster who have attained the age of ___ as of the date of the meeting. The bishop of the synod or his/her designate shall be entitled to attend and speak at any meeting of the congregation. The annual meeting of the congregation shall be held within three (3) months of the congregation’s fiscal year end. Special congregational meetings may be called by the Congregational Council and shall be called at the written request of one-tenth (1/10) of the voting members. The notice for each special meeting shall specify its purpose and no other business shall be transacted. Written notice of all congregational meetings shall be sent by mail or electronic mail to all voting members and the rostered minister(s) under call to the congregation at least ten (10) days in advance of the date of the meeting. The quorum for all congregational meetings shall be (insert number here) voting members present.
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