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 The Constitution set out in the First Schedule to the principal Act is repealed and the Constitution set out in the Schedule to this Act is substituted.
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8456811 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8456811\charrsid8016486 PART III
\par INTERPRETATION
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8456811\charrsid6772198 
\par 5. Interpretation
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8456811 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8456811\charrsid8016486 PART IV
\par GOALS OF THE CHURCH
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8456811\charrsid6772198 
\par 6. Goals of the Church
\par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8456811\charrsid8016486 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8456811 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8456811\charrsid8016486 PART V
\par GENERAL ASSEMBLY}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8456811\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8456811\charrsid6772198 
\par 7. Establishment of General Assembly
\par 8. Composition of the General Assembly
\par 9. Powers and Functions of the General Assembly
\par 10. Chairman of the General Assembly
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid161626\charrsid6772198 11. Venue of each Session of the General Assembly
\par 12. Secretary-General responsible for Administrative arrangements 
\par 13. Quorum
\par 14. Decisions of General Assembly
\par 15. Rules of Procedure
\par 16. Language
\par 17. Publication
\par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid161626\charrsid8016486 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid161626 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid161626\charrsid8016486 PART VI
\par TE OROMETUA NGATEITEI}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8456811\charrsid8016486 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid161626 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8456811\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid161626\charrsid6772198 18. Appointment of Te Orometua Ngateitei}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8456811\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid161626\charrsid6772198 19. Functions of Te Orometua Ngateitei
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid161626 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid161626\charrsid8016486 PART VII
\par EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid161626 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid161626\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid161626\charrsid6772198 20. Establishment }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14354534\charrsid6772198 
of the Executive Council}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid161626\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14354534\charrsid6772198 21. Powers and functions of Executive Council
\par 22. Meetings of Executive Council
\par 23. Suspension of members of Executive Council
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12336178 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14354534\charrsid8016486 PART VIII
\par CO}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16717053\charrsid8016486 M}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14354534\charrsid8016486 MITTEES
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14354534\charrsid6772198 
\par 24. Establishment of the Committees 
\par 25. Establishment and Powers of the Finance Planning and Evaluation Committee
\par 26. Establishment of Committee of Ministers
\par 27. Establishment of Disciplinary Committee
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16717053 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14354534\charrsid8016486 PART IX}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8456811\charrsid8016486 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14354534\charrsid8016486 THE SECRETARIAT
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8456811\charrsid8016486 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12336178\charrsid6772198 28. Establishment of Secretariat}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14354534\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12336178\charrsid8016486 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12336178 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14354534\charrsid8016486 PART X
\par EKALESIA}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14354534\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14354534\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12336178\charrsid6772198 29. Ekalesia
\par 30. Organisations
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12336178\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12336178 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14354534\charrsid8016486 PART XI
\par FINANCE}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14354534\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8456811\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12336178\charrsid6772198 31. Policy directives
\par 32. Draft Programmes of Work and Budgets
\par 33. Fiscal Year of General Assembly
\par 34. Control of the funds of the Church
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12336178 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12336178\charrsid8016486 PART XII
\par TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12920583 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12336178\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12336178\charrsid6772198 35. Exi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12920583\charrsid6772198 
sting Church Laws to Continue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12336178\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12920583\charrsid6772198 36. Te Orometua Ngateitei, President, Secretary-General and Treasurer
\par 37. Existing Ekalesias
\par 38. Ministers, Pastors, Assistant Ministers and other Officials
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7607769 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12920583\charrsid8016486 PART XIII
\par AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12920583\charrsid8016486 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12920583\charrsid6772198 39. Amendment to Constitution
\par 40. Byelaws
\par 41. Common Seal
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7607769 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16717053 -------------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12920583\charrsid6772198 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid6772198 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7607769 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid8016486 PART I
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid8016486 THE CHURCH
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 1.}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 HEAD OF THE CHURCH}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  The Lord Jesus Christ is the Head of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid6772198 the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  Cook Islands Christian Church.
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 2.}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 NAME OF THE CHURCH}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid6772198 - (1) The name }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 of the Church shall be the Cook Islands Christian Church (hereinafter called "the Church").
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
The Headquarters of the Church shall be situated at Takamoa in the Island of Rarotonga in the Cook Isla}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid6772198 nds or at such other place as the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  General Assembly may by resolution decide.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid10379800 3.}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid6772198 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
Any person who has accepted Jesus Christ as Lord of his/her life and has been accepted as a Member of a branch of the Church or an Ekalesia is a member of the Church.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7607769 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid8016486 PART II}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid8016486 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid8016486 FAITH AND BELIEF
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 4.}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 THE FAITH OF THE CHURCH}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 The Bible reveals the facts of our faith, and is supported by Christian experience through the ages. We believe that God created the world and man, and that His purpose eternally is for man t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8016486 
o live as His children; that He}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  came into the world in Jesus Christ who lived and died and rose again}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8016486 
 for our salvation; and that He}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 works still through the Holy Spirit so that all men may be brought into His Kingdom. We believe, that men can find everlasting life only through faith, which is s
hown in repentance, and through the forgiveness and grace, which God in His love offers to the world; and this new life in Christ means a continual obedience to the will of God. We believe that God calls His people together to form the Church, which lives
 to worship Him and proclaim His Gospel in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid6772198 word and deed. Until the end of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
all things when Christ will rule all men.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 WE DO NOW HEREBY ESTABLISH ADOPT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES this Constitution which }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 shall come into force on the 25}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid8016486 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid8016486 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8016486  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 day of July 2003.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7607769\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7362112 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 THE APOSTLE'S CREED
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8016486 and earth: AND in Jesus Christ }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 his only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 he Holy Ghost, Born}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  of the Virgin Mary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8016486 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day He}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379800  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3610433 Father Almighty; From thence he}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 shall come to judge the quick and the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  dead. I BELIEVE in the Holy Ghost; The holy Catholic C
hurch; The Communion of Saints; The Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7362112 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 THE NICENE CREED
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7362112 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 (Promulgated by the Council at Nicea in 325 A.D}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3610433 .}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 )
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 I BELIEVE in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3610433 heaven }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 and earth, And of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 all things visible and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3610433 in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 visibl}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 e:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, Begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of very God, Begotten, not made}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8067471 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  Being of one substance with the Father, 
By whom all things were made: Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8067471 y, And was }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 made man, And wa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8067471 s crucified also for us under }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Pontius Pilate. }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8067471 H}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 e suffered and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8067471 w}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 as buried, And the third day he rose again according to the Script}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8067471 ure}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 s, And ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of the Father. And h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8067471 e shall come again with glory to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  judge both the quick and the dead: Whose kingdom shall have no end.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 I believe in the Holy Ghost, The Lord and giver of life, Who proceedeth from the Father and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8067471 
the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is wo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 rshipped and glorified, Who Spake by the Prophets. And I believe in one Catholic and Apostolic Church}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8067471 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  I acknowledg
e one Baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the Resurrection of the dead, And the life of the world to come. Amen.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7362112 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid7222760 PART III
\par INTERPRETATION
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
\par 5. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 INTERPRETATION}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  In this Constitution}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
unless the context otherwise requir}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 es }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7362112 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 "Assistant Minister" means any per}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 son who is elected by the Congrega}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 tion of any Branch of the Church and who is }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 approved by the Committee of Ministers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 under this Constitution to deputise for or act as a Minister while the Office of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10051444 a Minister of an }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Ekalesia is vacant, or to assist or relieve the Minister of an Ekalesia;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7362112 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 "Bylaws" mea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
ns any Bylaws made or enacted pu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 rsuant to this Constitution;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10051444 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10051444 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10051444 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7362112 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 "Branch of the Church" means any Ekalesi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  or branch of the Church;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7362112 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 "Chu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
rch" means the Cook Islands Christ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ian Church established under this Constitution;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7362112 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 "Committee of Minister}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
s" means the Committee of Minis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ters established under this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Constitution;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7362112 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 "Constitution}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid357126 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  means this Constitution and includes any amendments thereof;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7362112 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 "Disciplinary Committee" means the Disciplinary Committee appointed under this Constitution;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362112\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 "Executive Council" means}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
 the governing and management }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 body of the General Assembly esta}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379800 blished under this Constitution;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 "Ekalesia" means a branch of the Church;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
"Finance Planning and Evaluation Committee" means the Finance Planning and Evaluation Committee established under this Constitution;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
"General Assembly" means the General Assembly of the Church established pursuant to this Constitution;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 "Minister" means
 any Minister ordained as a Minister of the Church pursuant to the provisions of this Constitution;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 "Principal Officers" includes the Orometua Ngateitei, members of the Executive Council, the Secretary
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 General, the Principal of Takamoa Theological College
, Ministers or Pastors and members of any committee including officers of the General Assembly specifically designated by the General Assembly as Principal Officers;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 "Secretary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 General" means the appointed person for the time being holding the office of Secretary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 General pursuant to this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14302078 Constitution
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14302078 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14302078\charrsid14302078 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14302078 PART IV
\par GOALS OF THE CHURCH
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid14302078 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14302078 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid14302078  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14302078 GOALS OF THE CHURCH}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14302078  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid14302078 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14302078 
 It shall be the sacred duty of the Church to seek for the attainment and fulfilment of God's Will through the following goals }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid14302078 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14302078 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid14302078 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14302078 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid14302078  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid3673883 To Preach Salvation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14302078 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid14302078 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14302078 It is the wor}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379800\charrsid14302078 
k of the Church to preach the go}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14302078 spe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379800\charrsid14302078 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14302078 
 to every creature and to expound the plan of salvation as taught in the Scriptures. Christ has made salvation possible by providing it, the Church must make it actual by proclaiming it.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid14302078 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14302078 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid14302078  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid3673883 To Provide a Means of Worship}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14302078 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour and Mediator founded the Church, a Divine instituti
on, to continue His work on earth, an institution that possessed a divinely establish}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 ed system by which the congrega}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 tion approached God in all the needs and crises of life. The Church likewise must b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3673883 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  a house of prayer for all manner of people where God is honoured in worship, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3673883 prayer }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 and testimony.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid9264412 To Provide Religious Fellowship
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
Man is a social being; he craves fellowship and an exchange of friendship. He naturally assembles with those wh}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 o share common interests. The Ch}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 urch provides a fellowship based on the Fatherhood of God}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 , and the Lordship of C}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 hrist}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9264412 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 It is a brotherhood or sisterhood of those who share a common spiritual experience.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
In this world one of the strongest drawing features of the Church is the warmth and solidarity of fellowship - a fellowship where all earthly distinctions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9264412  are obliterated and where men}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198  and women become brothers and sisters in Christ.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 (d) }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid12142799 To Hold up the Mo
ral Standard}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
The Church is the "light of the world", to banish moral ignorance; it is the "salt of the earth", to preserve it from moral corruption. The Church must teach men how to live as well as t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15163953 
o die. It must hold forth God\rquote s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198  plan for the regulation 
of all spheres of life and activity. Against the downward trends of society it must lift a warning voice; at all danger points it must plant a beacon light.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 (e) }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid15163953 
Promotion of Aims and Objectives of Organisations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1190609 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 The Church shall so far as it is practicable and expedient, encourage}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15163953 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
 promote and advance the aims and objectives of any Organisation, whether or not associated with the Church, which has aims and objectives similar to those of the Church.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10832974 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid10776505 PART V}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid10776505 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid10776505 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1190609\charrsid10776505 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ESTABLISHMENT OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 (1) There is hereby established a body of the Church to be called the General Assembly.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
The General Assembly shall be the supreme governing body of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Church.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
The executive authority of the Church shall be vested in the General}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Assembly.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 COMPOSITION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  (1) The General Assembly shall consist of }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10832974 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The Executive Council;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10832974 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
Chairperson of any of the Committees established under Section 24; }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10832974 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Elected representatives}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10776505  of each branch of the Church as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  hereunder provided:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10832974 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 (i) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
Each Branch of the Church shall be entitled to appoint one official representative except in the case of the Ava}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 rua Ekalesia and the Arorangi Ek}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 alesia which shall be entitled to appoint two official representatives each;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10832974 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 (ii) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
Each Branch of the Church may appoint an alternate and an advisor to accompany its official representatives at the General Assembly.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 The }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 official representatives referr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 ed to in clause 8(c)(i) above hold office until }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 replaced by the branch of the Church.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10832974\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Ministers shall be }{
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ex officio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  members of the General Assembly.
\par 
\par 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 The General Assembly shall have the power generally
 to make rules or regulations or enact law (to be known as Bylaws) for the peace order and good government of the Church, and for such other purposes as are conducive to the attainment and fulfilment of the goals of the Church and the provisions of this C
onstitution. To this end, the General Assembly shall have the following specific powers and functions }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1471852\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1471852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 To promote encourage and implement programs for the achievemen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15272541 t of the Goals of the Church as}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  outlined in Part IV of the Constitution, namely:
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1471852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 to preach salvation;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1471852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1471852\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1471852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379800 to provide a means of w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 orship;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1471852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1471852\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1471852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (iii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 to provide religious fellowship
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1471852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1471852\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1471852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (iv)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 to hold up the moral standards; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1471852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1471852\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1471852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (v)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 to promote and ad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 vance the aims of other organ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
isation similar to that of the Church;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1471852\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1471852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (b) To approve or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1471852\charrsid6772198 terminat
e the appointment of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15272541 \'93Te O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 rometua Ngateitei", any Minister }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15272541 a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 nd any Principal Officer of the Church;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1471852\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1471852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 To determine the qualificati}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1471852\charrsid6772198 ons and the terms and condition}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  of the appointment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Te}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Orometua}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Ngateitei,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Ministers,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Assis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1471852\charrsid6772198 tant Ministers and Principal Off}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ic}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1471852\charrsid6772198 ers;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6643152 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 To determine the rate of stip}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 en}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
d, emolument and other payments to be paid to Te Orometua N}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 gateitei, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Ministers, Assistant Ministers, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 Principal Officers and to such }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 staff as rnay be employed by the Church;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6643152 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6643152 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 To approve the establishment or acceptance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15272541 (whether}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  within or outside of the Cook Islands) of any Branch of the
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6643152 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6643152 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (f)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 To remove}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11740598 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  terminate or dismiss any branch of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Church or Ekalesia;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6643152 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6643152 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (g)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 To prescribe the structur}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 e, powers and functions of any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11740598 B}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ranch of the Church;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6643152 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6643152 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (h)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 To prescribe the powers and functions of any committees, auxiliary and subsidiary bodies, Ministers and Assistant Ministers, and Principal Officers;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6643152 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6643152 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 To promote co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
operation with the National Organisation of Christian Churches, Governments, inte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 rnational Organisations and non-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
governmental organisations of a public or quasi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 public c}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16669992\charrsid6772198 haracter having common interest}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 s in the area, in matters within the competence of the General Assembly;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16669992 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (j)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 To set standards of behaviour for its Pr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 incipal Officers and members; 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669992 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16669992 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379800 (k}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 )}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
To discharge such other functions as may be necessary for the promotion and advancement of the provisions of this Constitution; }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669992 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16669992 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379800 (l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 )}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 To establish such rules, bylaws, and regulations as required for the administration, m
anagement or control of the Church.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643152\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 10.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 CHAIRMAN OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 The Orometua Ngateitei shall be the chairman of the General Assembly and the General Assembly shall elect its Vice Chairman.
\par 
\par 11.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 VENUE OF EACH SESSION OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 The General Assembly shall meet in Rarotonga or at such other place as shall be decided upon by the General Assembly or the Executive Council at least once every two years.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7955162\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 12.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 SECRETARY}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 GENERAL}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7955162\charrsid6772198 RESPONSI}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 BLE}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7955162\charrsid6772198 FOR }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ADMINISTRATIVE}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7955162\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ARRANGEMENTS}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The Secretary}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 General}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 be}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 responsible}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7955162\charrsid6772198 for the adm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 inistrative arrangements for meetings of the General Assembly and the Executive Council.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7955162\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 13.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 QUORUM}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 Sixty percent (60%) of the Branches of the Church entitled to attend and vote shall constitute a quorum for a meeting of the General Assembly.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7955162\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 14.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7955162\charrsid6772198 DECISIONS OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7955162\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14492569 \endash }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14492569 The decisions of the General }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Assembly shall be taken in accordance with the following rules }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7955162\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11297073 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11297073\charrsid6772198 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
The official representatives of the Branches of the Church shall make every effort to reach agreement on matters, other than procedural}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11297073\charrsid6772198  matters, by way of consensus and voting on such}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  matters shall not be inv}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7955162\charrsid6772198 oked by the person presiding }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 at the meeting until all}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7955162\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14492569 reasonable }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 efforts at consensus have been exhausted:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11297073\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11297073 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11297073\charrsid6772198 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
Each Branch of the Church shall have one vote except for Avarua and Arorangi which shall have two votes each;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11297073 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11297073\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11297073 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11297073\charrsid6772198 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
Procedural matters shall be decided by a simple majority of votes cast;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11297073 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11297073\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11297073 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11297073\charrsid6772198 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
Decisions on all other matters, including whether a matter is procedural, shall be decided by a simple majority of all the votes of the Branches of the Church present entitled to vote; or represented by a written proxy;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11297073 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11297073\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11297073 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11297073\charrsid6772198 (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Any Branch of the Church 
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14492569 may abstain from voting on any issue or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 resolution in the General}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14492569  Assembly.
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11297073 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 15.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 RULES OF PROCEDURE}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the General Assembly may establish rules of procedure governing its operations including the 
operation of the Executive Council, any committees of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11297073\charrsid6772198  the Church or its auxiliary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  and subsidiary}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11297073\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 bodies or of the Secretariat or generally for the purpose}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14492569 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  of carrying into effect th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11297073\charrsid6772198 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 terms and spirit of this Constitution.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11297073\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 16.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 LANGUAGE}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The official language of the General Assembly and its auxiliary and subsidiary b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12528250\charrsid6772198 
odies shall include the Maori language }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 as spoken in the Cook Islands and English.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12528250\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Notwithstanding subclause (1) of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11284123 this Article, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
the General Assembly and its auxiliary and subsidiary bodies may author}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12528250\charrsid6772198 ise or approve the use of any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
other language.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12528250\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 17.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL REPORTS}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  The Secretary}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11284123  General}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 shall publish and t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12528250\charrsid6772198 ransmit to the Branches of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Church an annual }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12528250\charrsid6772198 report on the activities of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 General A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12528250\charrsid6772198 
ssembly and the Executive Counci}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 l incl}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12528250\charrsid6772198 uding those of its auxiliary and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11284123  s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ubsidiary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12528250\charrsid6772198 b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 od}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12528250\charrsid6772198 i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 es.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid9992455 PART VI
\par TE OROMETUA NGATEITEI
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16253531\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 18.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 A}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16253531\charrsid6772198 PPOINTMENT OF TE OROMETUA}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198  NGATEITEI}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16253531\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 (1) There shall be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16253531\charrsid6772198 appointed by the Ge}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 neral Asse}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13783720\charrsid6772198 mbly a person who shall be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
known as \'93Te Orometua Ngateitei\'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9992455  and shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13783720\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
hold office for a term of four (4) years.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2.)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
No person shall be eligible for appointment and consecration as "Te Orometua Ngateitei" of the Church unless }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 He is a graduate of Takamoa Theological College and/or such other recognised Christian Education Institution; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 He has served as a Minister of the Church for a period of not less than 10 years immediately before his appointm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
ent as "Te Orometua Ngateitei" o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 f the Church; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Such other qualifications as the General Assembly may prescribe.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
The appointment of the Orometua Ngateitei shall cease if he }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Resigns by writing under his hand and delivered to the General Secretary;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Is convicted of an offence punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year or more;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Becomes of unsound mind and is so ce}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16595391 rtified by two medical officers}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Renounces publicly the faith of the Church.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 19.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 FUNCTIONS OF TE OROMETUA NGATEITEI }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16595391  The "T}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 e Orometua Ngateitei" shall be }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The temporal and religious head of the Church responsible for the observance, teaching, expansion and growth of the beliefs and aims and objects of the Church;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The Chairman of the General Assembly and the Executive Council.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11214694 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid16595391 PART VII}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid16595391 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid16595391 EXECUTIVE}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid16595391  }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid16595391 COUNC}{
\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid16595391 IL}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid16595391 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11214694\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 20.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ESTABLISHMENT OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 (1) There is hereby established an Executive Council of the Church which shall consist of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16713807\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16713807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The persons for the time being holding the offices of Te Orometua Ngateitei, the Secretary }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16713807\charrsid6772198 
General and the Treasurer, resp}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ectively;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16713807\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16713807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 One member elected by the General Assembly to represent the Overseas Branches of the Church;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16713807\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16713807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 One member elected by the General Assembly to represent the Church Branches in the Southern Group of the Cook Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16713807\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16713807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 One member elected by the General Assembly to represent the Ch}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16713807\charrsid6772198 urch Branches in the Northern }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Group of the Cook Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16713807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16713807\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16713807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (e) One member elected by the Gen
eral Assembly on the recommendation of the Rarotonga Church Council;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16713807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16713807\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16713807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (f)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The Legal Advisor for the time being of the Cook Islands Christian Church;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16713807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16713807\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16713807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (g)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The Principal for the time being of Takamoa Theological College;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16713807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16713807\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16713807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (h)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 A representative of the Committee of Ministers;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16713807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16713807\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16713807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Such other members of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16713807\charrsid6772198  the Church as the General Asse}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 mbly may elect.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16713807\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 A}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379800 ll}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  members of the Executive Council shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16595391 h}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 old office }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 for the term}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 of four (4) years and shall be eligible for re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 election.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16713807\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198  Deputy Chairman of the Executi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ve Council shall }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 be one of the members of the Ex}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ecutive Council so elected.
\par 
\par (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The quorum for any meeting of the Executive Council shall b}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 e five (5) persons one of whom}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  shall be either the Chairman or the Secretary}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16595391  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 General.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 
\par 21}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3356013\charrsid3356013  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 
 (1) The Executiv}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Council}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16595391 shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 have and exe}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 rcis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 e powers and authorities of the Gene}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
ral Assem}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 bly in between meetings of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Assembly }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 including the power to establish ad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3356013  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 hoc }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 bodies and or committees.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
All decisions made by the Executive Council shall by virtue of this Article, be d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 med}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  to have been made by the General Assembly.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8128274\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 22.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 MEETINGS OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14638356\charrsid6772198  (1) The Chairman of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 the Executive Coun}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14638356\charrsid6772198 cil shall be Te Orometua Ngateitei}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  and he shal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14638356\charrsid6772198 l preside at all meetings of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
Council and whenever he is unable to preside at any meeting the Deputy C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14638356\charrsid6772198 hairman shall preside and i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
f either is unable }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14638356\charrsid6772198 to pre}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 side then th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14638356\charrsid6772198 
e members present at the meetin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 g shall elect}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14638356\charrsid6772198  one of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16595391 
ir members to be the Chairman for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14638356\charrsid6772198  th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 e meeting.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14638356\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14638356\charrsid6772198 
The Executive Council shall meet at such }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 times and places as the Chairman}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14638356\charrsid6772198  or Deputy Chairman}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  may determine provided th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198 at any two members}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 of the Executive Council may}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14557216  by notice}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198  in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 writing delivered to the Chairman or the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14557216  Deputy}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Chairman }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198 cause a meeting of the Executive Council to be convened within seven (7) d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ays}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198 from the date that the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  Ch}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198 airm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 an or the Deputy Chairman }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198 
received such notice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The Executive }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198 Council shall meet at least once}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5704774  every}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  month.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
The quorum for any meeting of the Executive Council shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5704774 be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
not less than five (5) members.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Every decision of t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198 he Executive Council shall be decide}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 d by a simple ma}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198 jorit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 y of the votes cast by the members present at}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198  the meeting and the Chairman shall have a deliberative}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 as well as a casting vote in the event of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198 an }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
equality of votes cast at the meeting.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3236907\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Every decis}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10292521\charrsid6772198 ion of the Executive Council }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 decided by a simple ma}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12468919 
jority of the votes cast at the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  meeting shal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10292521\charrsid6772198 l be binding on all the members of the Execu}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 tive Council whether or not the member voted against t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10292521\charrsid6772198 he decision or was absent from}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  the meeting }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10292521\charrsid6772198 at which the decision was made}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 .

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10292521\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (7)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The proceedings and de}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10292521\charrsid6772198 cisions of the Execut}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ive Council shall be strictly confidential and no disclosure of any kind what
soever shall be made by any member of the Executive Council unless t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2234919 he }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10292521\charrsid6772198 Executive Council so directs}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10292521\charrsid6772198 in which case the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2234919 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10292521\charrsid6772198 ole official }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 channel for the disclosure}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10292521\charrsid6772198 
 shall be the Secretar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 General.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10292521\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (8)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
The Executive Council shall determine its own }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7496640\charrsid6772198 proce}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 dure.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7496640\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 23.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 SUS}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12541435\charrsid6772198 PENSION OF MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  COUNCIL}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12541435\charrsid6772198  The Executive Council }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 m}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12541435\charrsid6772198 ay, if it con}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 sider}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12541435\charrsid6772198 
s the behaviour or conduct of any member of the Ex}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ecutive Council to be prejudicial to the best interests of the work and functio}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12541435\charrsid6772198 ns}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4092292  of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  Executive Council suspend s
uch member for such period and upon}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12541435\charrsid6772198  such conditions as the Exec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 utive Council may deem necessary.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12541435 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12541435\charrsid3487539 PART VIII
\par COMMITTEES
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12541435\charrsid3487539 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 24.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid3356013 EST}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12541435\charrsid3356013 A}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12541435\charrsid6772198 BL}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3356013 ISHMENT OF COMMIT}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 TEES}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid3356013  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12541435\charrsid6772198  To assist the General A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ss}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12541435\charrsid6772198 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 mbly in its work, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8000555\charrsid6772198 the following Committees shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3487539  be}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8000555\charrsid6772198  set }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 up }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8000555\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8000555 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 a Finance Pl}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8000555\charrsid6772198 anning and Evaluation Committee w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
ith the functions specified in Article 25;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8000555\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8000555 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 a Committee of Ministers w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8000555\charrsid6772198 ith the funct}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
ions specified in Article 26;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8000555\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8000555 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8000555\charrsid6772198 a Disciplinary Committee with the functions specified in Article 27}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8000555\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8000555 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8000555\charrsid6772198 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
such other committees as the General Assembly or the Executive Council may consider necessary.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8000555\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 25.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 ESTABLISHMENT }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 AND POWERS OF}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 
THE FINANCE PLANNING AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  (1) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3356013 There is hereby established a C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3356013 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 mittee to be known as the Finance Planning and Evaluation Committ}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 ee which shall consist of not less }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8067734 than three (3) nor }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
more than five (5) persons appointed by the General Assembly, who s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 hall appoint the Treasure}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8067734 r who shall else be the Chairman}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198  of the committee. The Secretary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
General shall also be an }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ex officio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198  member }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 of the committee.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The membe}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6582788 rs of the Committee shall hold o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ffice for a term of four (4) years and shall be eligible for re}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 appointment for a further term or terms of four (4) years each.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
The Committee shall hold its meetings at leas}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 t six (6) times a year at such }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
places and times as the Chairman may determine.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
The quorum for any meeting of the Committee shall be three (3) of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198  the appointed members personal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ly present.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
Every matter or question before the Committee sha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6582788 ll be decided by a majority of t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 he votes of those present.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 In addit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 ion to any powers which may be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  confe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 red upon it by By}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 l}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 aws, the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 Committee shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15030634 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 
) implement all resolution p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6582788 sed by the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  General Assemb}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 ly concerning the Church's finances}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ;
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15030634 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ensure the proper and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198  efficient management of the Church\rquote s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  finances; }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15030634 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15030634 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 evaluate the effectiveness of the work programme}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198  currently}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  being implemented;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15030634 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 examine the draft }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3109293\charrsid6772198 work programme and draft }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
or budgets (other than the administ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3553371\charrsid6772198 rative budget) presented by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6582788 the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3553371\charrsid6772198 Trea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 surer in accordance with Article 32;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3109293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3553371\charrsid6772198 prepare and develop the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6582788 annual }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
budget for the Church for approva}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3553371\charrsid6772198 l by the Executive Council and or General }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Assembly;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3109293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (f)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16143854\charrsid6772198 preparation of annual financial re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ports and arranging for the audit of account;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15030634\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3109293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (g)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 exercise or perform such other powers or functions as the General Assembly or Executive Council may determine.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1458310\charrsid6772198 26.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEE}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 OF}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1458310\charrsid6772198 M}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 INISTERS}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid3356013  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  (1) There }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1458310\charrsid6772198 is hereby established a Committee}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 of Ministers of the Church which shall comprise of five (5) Ministers appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Executive Council, one of which shall be Te Oremetua Ngateitei who shall be Chairman.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1458310\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
The Committee members shall hold office for a term of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1458310\charrsid6772198 four (4) years and shall be elig}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ible for re}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 appointment for a furthe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1458310\charrsid6772198 r term}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3504476  or terms}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1458310\charrsid6772198  of four }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (4) years each,
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1458310\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The Co}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3504476 mmittee shall h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4210928\charrsid6772198 old its meetings }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
at least once every month at such places and times as the Chairman may determine.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1458310\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4210928\charrsid6772198 The quorum}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4210928\charrsid6772198  any meeting of the Committee sh}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
all be three (3) of the appointed members personally present.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4210928\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Every matter or question }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11019213\charrsid6772198 before the Committee shall be de}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 cided by a majority of the votes of those present.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11019213 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3504476 (6) In addition to any powers which may be conferred upon it the Committee shall \endash 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3504476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3504476 
(a) review, study, research and address current theological, doctrinal and biblical issues affecting the Church and may make recommendations of its findings to the General Assembly or the Executive Council;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3504476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3504476 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3504476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3504476 (b) review Church literature as required;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3504476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3504476 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3504476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3504476 (c) recommend and implement training workshops for the Church;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3504476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3504476 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3504476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3504476 (d) exercise or perform such other functions as shall be ref
erred to it by the General Assembly, Executive Council or Te Orometua Ngateitei.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3504476\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 27.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  (1) T
here is hereby established a Committee to be known as a Disciplinary Committee which shall consist of a layman member, one Minister, and the Solicitor or the person for the time being acting as Legal Advisor to the Church appointed by the General Assembly
. Members of the Executive Council (other than the Legal Advisor) shall not be eligible to be appointed on the Disciplinary Committee.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11019213\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The Legal Advisor to th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11019213\charrsid6772198 e Church shall be the Chairman}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 .
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11019213\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The Disciplinary Committ}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198 ee shall hold office for a term}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  of four (4) years and shall be eligible for re}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 appointment for a further term or terms of four (4) years each.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198 The }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Disciplinary Committee shall hold its meetings at such places}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198  and times as the Chairman may}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  determine.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 T}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198 he quorum for any meeting of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7865402  Disciplinary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Committee shall be two (2), one of whom shall be the Chairman.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
In addition to any powers which may be conferred upon it by By}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
laws the Disciplinary Committee shall have the following powers }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5571356 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 to inquire into any complaint, referred to it by the Executive Council, affecting any Minister or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198 
 Assistant Minister, or other pe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 rson holding any office on behalf of the Church or any Branch of it}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7865402 ;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5571356 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 to inquire when requested by the Executive Council, into th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682482\charrsid6772198 e behaviour, conduct, ability, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7865402 fitn}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ess and competence of any Minister or Assistant Minister;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5571356 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 to suspend any Minister or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7865402  Assistant }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
Minister upon such terms and condition}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198 s as it considers necessary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7865402 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 pending the result of an inquiry; }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682482\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid682482 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682482\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5571356 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198 to make recommendations to th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 e Executive Council to terminate the appointment of a Minister or Assistant Minister;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5571356\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8157058 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8157058\charrsid6772198 to inquire }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
into the behaviour, conduct, ability fitness and competence of any Principal Officer or staff and to make such recommendation as may be necessary to the Secretary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8157058\charrsid6772198 General or to the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 appropriate authority;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8157058 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8157058\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8157058 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (f)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 to inv}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8157058\charrsid6772198 estigate into any complaint of misappropriation of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  any Church Fund;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8157058\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8157058 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (g)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8157058\charrsid6772198 exercise or perform such p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ow}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8157058\charrsid6772198 
ers or functions as the General }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Assembly may determine.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8157058\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8157058 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid7865402 PART IX}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8157058\charrsid7865402 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid7865402 SECRETARIAT
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par 28.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid554989\charrsid6772198 ESTABLISHMENT OF }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 SECRETARIAT}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid554989\charrsid6772198  (1) T}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 here is hereby}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid554989\charrsid6772198 established}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5384057\charrsid6772198  a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Secretaria}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5384057\charrsid6772198 t to serve the General Assemb}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ly and the Executive Council.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5384057\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The Secretariat shall be in the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5384057\charrsid6772198  charge of and under the adminis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 trative control of the Sec}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5384057\charrsid6772198 retary General who shall be the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Chief Executive Officer.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13321276 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid2246713 PART X
\par EKALESIA
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 EKALESIA}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 There shall be branches of the Church each called an Ekalesia which shall have a Minister, Deacons and other officers as shall be defined by the General Assembly.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 30.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ORGANISATIONS}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 An Ekalesia may form the following organisations }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14313423 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13321276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Women}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14313423 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 s Fellowship;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13321276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13321276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Youth Organisation;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13321276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13321276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Uniform Organisation;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13321276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13321276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Sunday School; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13321276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 such other organisation as may be approved by t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 he }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4476147 General }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 Assembly or the Executive Cou}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ncil.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13321276 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13321276 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14313423\charrsid3749586 P}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid3749586 ART XI
\par FINANCE}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid3749586 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 31.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 POLICY DIRECTIVES}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 (1) The General Assembly or Executive Council shall from time to time direct the Treasurer as to the policy to be followed in the preparation of the work programme and budget of the Church}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
Such policy directive shall contain instructions on the preparation and control of long}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3749586 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 term projects of the Church.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 32.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 DRAFT PROGR}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 AMMES OF WORK AND BUDGETS}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14313423\charrsid14313423  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  (1) The Treasurer shall prepare, in consultation at t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 he option of the Treasurer with the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Principal Officers of the Church and any Ekalesia as may be ne}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
cessary, a draft annual work programme, draft budget or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 budgets and budget forecast for as many of the succeeding yea}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 rs as the General Assembly may d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 etermine.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The Treasurer shall circulate the dr
aft work programme, draft budget or budgets and budget forecast to the Finance Planning }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 and Evaluation Committee and to a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ll Ekalesias or branches of the Chu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 rch no later than one (1) month before the meeting of the Gener}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 al Assembly at which the drafts will be considered.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 Finance Planning and Evaluation Committee shall examine the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 draft}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198  work progr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 amme, draft}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
 budget or budgets (other than}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  administrative budget) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 and budget forecast circulated}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  by the Treasurer and report on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3749586 m to the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  plenary meeting of the General Assembly.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321276\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 33.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 FISCAL}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11169219\charrsid6772198  YEAR OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  The fiscal year of the General Assembly shall be from the 1st day of January to the 31st day of December of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3749586 each }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 year or such other p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3749586 eriod as the General Assembly m}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ay determine.
\par 
\par 34.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 CONTROL OF THE FUNDS OF THE CHURCH}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  (1) Subject to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11169219\charrsid6772198 t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 he directions of the General Assembly or the Executive Council the Treasurer shall be responsible for the control of the funds of the Church and of its auxiliary and subsidiary b}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3749586 odies and for the accounting }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11169219\charrsid6772198 of all outgoin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
gs and expenditure of the Church. The Treasurer shall also ensure that the annual accounts or financial statements of the Church are audited.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11169219\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Audited state}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11169219\charrsid6772198 ments of accounts for each}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  fiscal year shall be forwarded by the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11169219\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Treasurer to each particip}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11169219\charrsid6772198 
ating Ekalesia no later than the 31st}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid11169219\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 day of March after the close of the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11169219\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 fiscal year or such other period as the General Assembly}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11169219\charrsid6772198 may d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 etermine.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11169219 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3749586 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3749586\charrsid3749586 PART XII
\par TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3749586\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 35.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14313423\charrsid14313423 EXISTING CHURCH}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid14313423  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8916544\charrsid14313423 LA}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid14313423 WS TO CONTINUE}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  Subject to the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9068769\charrsid6772198 provisions of this Constitution-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1928346 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1928346\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1928346 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1928346\charrsid6772198 (a) All existing Church laws}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3875508 , rules}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1928346\charrsid6772198 , bylaws, regulations or decisions shall, until repealed or superseded by this Constitution, continue in force; 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1928346 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1928346\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1928346 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1928346\charrsid6772198 (b) All rights obligations and liabilities arising under the existing Chu
rch laws shall continue to exist and shall be recognised, exercised and enforced accordingly.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1928346\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 36.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 TE OROMETUA NGATEITEI SECRET}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8588527 ARY-}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 GENERAL AND TREASURER}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8588527\charrsid8588527  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid8588527 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
The persons respectively holding the offices of Te Orometua Ngateitei, Secretary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 General, Treasure}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 r and Principal Officers of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  Church immediately before the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3875508 
co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ming into force of this Constitution shall continue to hold such offices subject to the terms}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3875508  of this Constitution.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 37.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 EXISTING EKALESIAS}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198  Each branch of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 the Church or E}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 kalesia listed in the Schedule to this}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  Constitution shall b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 e the Ekalesias of the Church }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 at the coming into force of this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 Constitution.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 38.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 MINISTERS, PASTORS,}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  ASSISTANT}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 MINI}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 S}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 TERS AND OTHER OF}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 FICIALS}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 Each Principal Officer of the Church immediately b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 efore the coming into force of this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Constitution shall contin}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 ue to hold such positions under }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 and subject to the provi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 sions of this Constitution}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 .
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12805053 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid3875508 PART XII}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5007323 I}{
\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid3875508 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5007323 AMENDMENTS OF CONSTITUTION}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid3875508 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12805053 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 39.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  (1) The General Assembly shall be empowered to amend,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4405629  modify, extend or replace this }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Constitution or any provision of the Constitution provided that any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198  resolution to amend}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4405629 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198  modify, am}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 end or replace this Constitution shall}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12805053\charrsid6772198  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12130788 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12130788\charrsid6772198 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 be circulated}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12130788\charrsid6772198  to all branches of the Church }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 or Ekalesias at least six months pr
ior to the holding of the General Assembly meeting to discuss the resolution, and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12130788 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12130788\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12130788 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12130788\charrsid6772198 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 be passed by at least two
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12130788\charrsid6772198 thirds of all the branches of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12130788\charrsid6772198 the Church or Ekalesias (whether present at the meeting of the General}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  Assembly or not).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12130788\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15233937\charrsid6772198 Th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 e Secretary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Genera}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15233937\charrsid6772198 l shall on the passage of any a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 mend}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15233937\charrsid6772198 m}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ent, modificat}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15233937\charrsid6772198 ion, extension or replacement }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
of this Constitution advise all Ekalesia of such change.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15233937\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 The Genera}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11560477\charrsid6772198 l Assembly shall also be determined}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  the date when }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11560477\charrsid6772198 the change shall come into effect}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 .
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11560477\charrsid6772198 
\par 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 0. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 REGULATIONS OR BY}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 LAWS}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  (1) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11560477\charrsid6772198 The General Assembly}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12464007  may establish such rules,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10963820\charrsid6772198  regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  or by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 laws for th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10963820\charrsid6772198 e administration, management }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
or control of the Church and its operation or activities.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10963820\charrsid6772198 
\par (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
The General Assembly shall also determine the date when such rule, regulation or by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 law shall come into force.

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11560477\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 41.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4456960\charrsid6772198 COMMON }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 SEAL}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4456960\charrsid6772198  (1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ) There shall be a Common Seal of the Church and shall be in such fo}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4456960\charrsid6772198 rm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  or f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4456960\charrsid6772198 orms as the General Assembly}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  may fro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12464007 m }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4456960\charrsid6772198 time to time by resolution app}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 rove.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4456960\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4456960\charrsid6772198 
The Common Seal shall be in the custody of Te Orometua }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Ngateitei and may be used b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4456960\charrsid6772198 y}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4456960\charrsid6772198 Te Orometua}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
 Ngateitei for the authentication o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4456960\charrsid6772198 f any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
public docume}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4456960\charrsid6772198 nt in relation to the government }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 of the Church or for the execut}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4456960\charrsid6772198 ion of any document required }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4456960\charrsid6772198 
y law to be executed under the Sea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 l of the Church.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4456960\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Judicial notice }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8731793\charrsid6772198 shall be taken of the Common }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 Seal of the C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8731793\charrsid6772198 
hurch in all Courts and tribunals}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  in the Cook Islands.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8731793 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8731793\charrsid6772198 ________
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8731793 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8731793\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8731793 {\b\i\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8731793\charrsid6772198 SCHEDULE}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8731793\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8731793 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8731793\charrsid6772198 
\par (Article 37)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8731793\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8731793 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8731793\charrsid8139427 COOK ISLANDS EKALESIAS}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8731793\charrsid8139427 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8731793\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14813193\charrsid12464007 Rarotonga}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8731793\charrsid12464007 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14813193\charrsid6772198 
\par 1. AVARUA CICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 2. NIKAO CICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12464007 3. ARORANG}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14813193\charrsid6772198 I CICC EKALESIA
\par 4. TITIKAVEKA CICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 5. NGATANGIIA CICC E}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14813193\charrsid6772198 KALESIA
\par 6. MA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 TAVERA CICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14813193\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14813193\charrsid12464007 Aitutaki}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid12464007 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14813193\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12464007 1. A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14813193\charrsid6772198 UTANGA CICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 2. VAIPAE CICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14813193\charrsid6772198 3. TAUTU CICC EKA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 LESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14813193\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14813193\charrsid12464007 Mangaia
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14813193\charrsid6772198 
\par 1. ONEROA CICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 2. IVIRUA CICC EKALESIA
\par 3. TAMARUA CICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14813193\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8544460\charrsid12464007 Mauke
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8544460\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 . OIRETUMU}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  CICC EKALESIA
\par 2. KIMIANGATAU CICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid12464007 Atiu}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid12464007  CICC Ekalesia
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid12464007 Mitiaro CICC Ekalesia}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid12464007 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid12464007 Manihiki
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 1. TAUHUNU CICC EKALESIA }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 2. TUKAO CICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid12464007 Rakahanga CICC}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid12464007  Ekalesia}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid12464007 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 
\par 1. O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 MOKA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 CICC}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 EKALESIA
\par 2. TETAUTUA CTCC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid12464007 Puka}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid12464007 p}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid12464007 uka CI}{
\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid12464007 CC Ekalesia}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid12464007 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid12464007 Nassau CICC Ekalesia
\par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid12464007 Palmerston Island CICC Ekalesia
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10379960 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 NEW ZEALAND EKALESIA}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15999310 S}{
\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid13901028 Auckland}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid13901028 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid861843\charrsid6772198 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 . OTARA CICC EIKALESIA
\par 2. SOUTH AUCKLAND}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15999310  CICC EKALESIA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10379960\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13901028 3, OTAHUHU CI}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 CC EKALESIA
\par 4. EAST TAMAKI CICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid861843\charrsid6772198 5. OTARA CEN}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 TRAL CICC EKALESIA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid861843\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 6. MANGERE CTCC}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid861843\charrsid6772198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 (}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid861843\charrsid6772198 I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 n NZ) EKALESIA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid861843\charrsid6772198 
\par 7. AUCKLAND CITY CICC EK}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15999310 ALESIA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid861843\charrsid6772198 
\par 8. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 MA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid861843\charrsid6772198 UNGAREI C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid861843\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid861843\charrsid13901028 Wellington}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid13901028 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid861843\charrsid6772198 
\par 1. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 EKALESIA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13901028  KERESITIANO O TE KUKI AIRANI C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 ICC EKALESI}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 A (EKKA }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13445276\charrsid6772198 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198  POR}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 IRUA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13901028 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15999310 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13901028 2.PORI}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 RUA CICC (in NZ) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 E}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 KALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864\charrsid13901028 Hastings CICC Ekalesia
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864\charrsid13901028 Rotorua CICC Ekalesia
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864\charrsid13901028 Hamilton CICC Ekalesia
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864\charrsid13901028 Palmerston North CICC Ekalesia
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864\charrsid13901028 Christchurch CICC Ekalesia
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13901028 South}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864\charrsid13901028 land CICC Ekalesia
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1473864 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864\charrsid1473864 AUSTRALIA EKALESIAS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13445276 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864\charrsid13901028 Sydney}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid13901028 
\par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864\charrsid1473864 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 1. BELARA CICC EKALESIA
\par 2. LIVERPOOL CICC EKALES}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 IA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13901028 3. DULWICH }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8588527 H}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 ILL CICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864\charrsid1473864 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864\charrsid13901028 Melbourne
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 1. BAILKAR}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8588527 A CICC EKALESIA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 2. RESERVOIR CICC EKALESIA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 3. DANDENONG CICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid13901028 Cairns
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 1. WESTCOURT CJCC EKALESIA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid6772198 2. WHITE ROCK CICC EKALESIA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8588527\charrsid13901028 Brisbane }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4478283\charrsid13901028 CICC Ekalesia}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864\charrsid13901028 

\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864\charrsid1473864 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1473864 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8588527 ----------------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1473864\charrsid6772198 

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