Subject: Joint Anglican Lutheran Commission

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

Be it resolved that this General Synod:

Affirm its support for the ongoing work of the Joint Anglican Lutheran Commission for the 2019-2022 triennium, with the Primate and General Secretary to consult on its membership through the Nominating Committee.

Source: Joint Anglican Lutheran Commission   

Submitted By: Joint Anglican Lutheran Commission           

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

The resolution affirms General Synod’s support for the ongoing work of the Joint Anglican Lutheran Commission for the next triennium.

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.