ARTICLE XII. BY-LAWS

This congregation may adopt such By-Laws as may be required for the accomplishment of its purpose.

ARTICLE XIII. QUORUM AND MAJORITY AT VOTERS' MEETINGS

For the purpose of determining a quorum, the Recording Secretary determines the number of voting members required for a quorum per the following quorum rule: the total voting membership includes only those members who have attended any of the meetings held during the preceding twelve month period and other voting members in attendance at the meeting in progress.

  1. Conduct of Normal Business
    When a quorum of twenty five percent plus one of the voting members of the congregation is in attendance, the Assembly is considered a properly convened and legal meeting, capable of transacting business. A simple majority of those present is required for adoption of normal business resolutions such as the annual budget and the election of officers and administrative boards.

  2. Calling a Pastor or Other Called Church Worker
    Twenty five percent plus one of the voting members constitutes a quorum. The candidate receiving a simple majority of the votes cast is considered elected.

  3. Creating Contracted Church Employee Positions
    Twenty five percent plus one of the voting members constitutes a quorum. A simple majority of the votes cast in favor creates the new position.

  4. Cases of Excommunication or Self-exclusion
    Fifty percent plus one of the voting members constitutes a quorum. A unanimous vote of those present is required for adoption of a resolution.

  5. Removal from Office
    This applies to the Pastor, other called church workers, congregational officers, or elected board members. Fifty percent plus one of the voting members constitutes a quorum. A three-fourths vote of those present is required for adoption of a resolution.

  6. Some Other Exceptions to Normal Business
    For amending the Constitution or By-Laws, the erection of buildings, the purchase, encumbrance, or sale of real property, fifty percent plus one of the voting members constitutes a quorum. A two-thirds vote of those present is required for adoption of a resolution.

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