GS 1974 ARTICLE 6 –  Arrangements [2]

The following arrangements are made:

• a. Sessions will be:
  • 9:00 – 12:15.
  • 1:45 – 5:00.
  • 7:30 – 9:30.
• Saturday sessions will be:
  • 9:00 – 12:00.
• This schedule applies to meetings of Advisory Committees also. If possible, the evenings will be used for plenary sessions.
• b. Mail received after the afternoon mail delivery on Friday, November 8th, 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• c.  The Press Release will not be published before Synod closes.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.
• h. There will be no smoking during the sessions and during the intermissions in the meeting room.
• i.  Copies of the respective documents will be available for members of Synod, and for visitors at special request.
• j.  The Advisory Committees are authorized to call upon the advisors. Committee I is authorized to ask Dr. C. Van der Waal to give necessary information.