Subject: Minutes of the 41st Session of the General Synod

Moved By: Chancellor David P. Jones, Q.C.
Seconded By: Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner 

Be it resolved that this General Synod:

Adopt the minutes of the 41st Session of the General Synod, held at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto
North Hotel & Suites, Toronto, Ontario July 7-12, 2016.

Source:  Certification Committee

Submitted By:  Certification Committee    

Does this motion contain within it any financial implications?      Yes     No

If yes, has the General Synod Expenditures Committee considered the implications?   Yes    No

EXPLANATORY NOTE/BACKGROUND

Procedural resolution. 

PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION (G)

In the normal course, an ordinary motion must be passed by a majority of the members of General Synod present and voting together. Six members of General Synod may, prior to the question being put, require a vote by Orders, with a majority of each Order being necessary to pass. 

If a question passes on a Vote by Orders, any six members (two from each of three different dioceses) may immediately before the next item of business require a vote to be taken by dioceses. A motion passes if a majority (or a tie) of dioceses vote in favour. 

Source: Sections 4 and 5 of the Declaration of Principles and sections 18, 19 and 20 of the Rules of Order and Procedure.