GS 1971 ARTICLE 4 – Time-schedule; Procedure

After having addressed Synod, the Chairman adjourns the meeting to give the officers the opportunity to arrange a time-schedule and to set rules of procedure.

After re-opening, the following time-schedule and arrangements are proposed and adopted by Synod:

• a.  Morning sessions 9: 00 – 12: 15;
  • Afternoon sessions 1 : 45 – 5: 00;
  • Evening sessions 7: 30 – 9: 30.
• This schedule also applies to meetings of Advisory Committees.
• If possible, the evening sessions will be used for plenary sessions.
• b.  Mail received after the first postal delivery on Tuesday, June 1, 1971, will not be dealt with by Synod.
• c.  The Press Release will not be published before Synod closes.
• d.  As a rule, the discussions shall be limited to two rounds.
• e.   Motions and amendments shall be submitted in writing.
• f.  The Advisory Committees shall provide each member with a copy of their reports prior to the session in which the matter will be dealt with.
• g.  Even if the Advisory Committees meet, the meetings shall be opened and closed with prayer and thanksgiving in plenary session.