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    UCA Constitution and Regulations (2008)

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    CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS

    2008 EDITION 2008[...]1




    CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS

    2008 EDITION[...]
    CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTION AND
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS

    WITH WITH[...]• THE BASIS OF UNION
    • ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR • ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR
    CHURCH COUNCILS IN SMALL[...]CONGREGATIONS
    • ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR • ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR
    KOREAN CONGREGATIONS[...]TION AND CONSTITUTION AND
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS

    WITH WITH[...]• THE BASIS OF UNION
    • ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR • ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR
    CHURCH COUNCILS IN SMALL[...]CONGREGATIONS
    • ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR • ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR
    KOREAN CONGREGATIONS[...]
    CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS
    THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA THE UNITING[...]4




    CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS
    THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA THE U[...]
    [...]57 to 61
    7. Regulations, by-laws, rules and standing orders 62 to 69 7. Regulations, by-laws, rules and standing orders[...]70 to 73

    REGULATIONS Page 57 REGULATIONS[...]57 to 61
    7. Regulations, by-laws, rules and standing orders 62 to 69 7. Regulations, by-laws, rules and standing orders[...]70 to 73

    REGULATIONS Page 57 REGULATIONS[...]
    [...]8.1 to 8.7


    ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR CHURCH COUNCILS ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR CHURCH COUNCILS
    IN SMALL CONGREGATIONS[...]Page 225

    ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR KOREAN CONGREGATIONS Page 229 ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR KOREAN CONGREGATIONS Page 229

    INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS Page 243 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS Page 243

    CODE OF ET[...]8.1 to 8.7


    ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR CHURCH COUNCILS ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR CHURCH COUNCILS
    IN SMALL CONGREGATIONS[...]Page 225

    ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR KOREAN CONGREGATIONS Page 229 ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS FOR KOREAN CONGREGATIONS Page 229

    INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS Page 243 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS Page 243

    COD[...]
    [...]APPEAL
    11. The Assembly shall make Regulations providing for any person whose membership 11. The Assembly shall make Regulations providing for any person whose membership[...]APPEAL
    11. The Assembly shall make Regulations providing for any person whose membership 11. The Assembly shall make Regulations providing for any person whose membership[...]
    [...]other body which contravenes this Constitution or Regulations of the other body which contravenes this Constitution or Regulations of the
    Assembly;[...]other body which contravenes this Constitution or Regulations of the other body which contravenes this Constitution or Regulations of the
    Assembly;[...]
    [...]Presbytery under this Constitution and the Regulations (including ordination Presbytery under this Constitution and the Regulations (including ordination
    and other rig[...]Presbytery under this Constitution and the Regulations (including ordination Presbytery under this Constitution and the Regulations (including ordination
    and ot[...]
    [...]nd dealt with
    in accordance with the rules, regulations, by-laws and resolutions made by or under in accordance with the rules, regulations, by-laws and resolutions made by or under
    t[...]for the Church and in that event the rules,
    regulations, by-laws and resolutions of the Assembly and Synod relating to Synod regulations, by-laws and resolutions of the Assembly and Syno[...]nd dealt with
    in accordance with the rules, regulations, by-laws and resolutions made by or under in accordance with the rules, regulations, by-laws and resolutions made by or under
    t[...]for the Church and in that event the rules,
    regulations, by-laws and resolutions of the Assembly and Synod relating to Synod regulations, by-laws and resolutions of the Assembly a[...]
    [...]ving regard to this Constitution and any relevant regulations, prior to union, having regard to this Constitution and any relevant regulations,
    rules and by-laws of the Church.[...]ving regard to this Constitution and any relevant regulations, prior to union, having regard to this Constitution and any relevant regulations,
    rules and by-laws of the Churc[...]
    [...]DIVISION 7
    REGULATIONS, BY-LAWS, RULES REGULATIONS, BY-LAWS, RULES
    AND STANDING OR[...]AND STANDING ORDERS
    62. The Assembly may make Regulations not inconsistent with this Constitution 62. The Assembly may make Regulations not inconsistent with this Constitution
    pre[...]inconsistent with this Constitution or with
    Regulations made by the Assembly prescribing all matters which by this Constitution Regulations made by the Assembly prescribing all matters whic[...]with this Constitution or with
    any relevant Regulations and by-laws prescribing all matters which are required, any relevant Regulations and by-laws prescribing all matters which are req[...]of the Presbytery.

    65. Any such Regulations, by-laws or rules may delegate to any specified body power 65. Any such Regulations, by-laws or rules may delegate to any specified body power
    to make regulations, by-laws or rules for any of the purposes for which regulations, to make regulations, by-laws or rules for any of the purposes for which regulations,
    by-laws or rules may be made under this Co[...]rescribe for the giving of notice of any proposed Regulations, 67. The Assembly may prescribe for the giving of notice of any proposed Regulations,
    by-laws, rules and standing orders and any[...]DIVISION 7
    REGULATIONS, BY-LAWS, RULES REGULATIONS, BY-LAWS, RULES
    AND STANDING OR[...]AND STANDING ORDERS
    62. The Assembly may make Regulations not inconsistent with this Constitution 62. The Assembly may make Regulations not inconsistent with this Constitution
    pre[...]inconsistent with this Constitution or with
    Regulations made by the Assembly prescribing all matters which by this Constitution Regulations made by the Assembly prescribing all matters whic[...]with this Constitution or with
    any relevant Regulations and by-laws prescribing all matters which are required, any relevant Regulations and by-laws prescribing all matters which are req[...]of the Presbytery.

    65. Any such Regulations, by-laws or rules may delegate to any specified body power 65. Any such Regulations, by-laws or rules may delegate to any specified body power
    to make regulations, by-laws or rules for any of the purposes for which regulations, to make regulations, by-laws or rules for any of the purposes for which regulations,
    by-laws or rules may be made under this Co[...]rescribe for the giving of notice of any proposed Regulations, 67. The Assembly may prescribe for the giving of notice of any proposed Regulations,
    by-laws, rules and standing orders[...]
    [...]interpretation of this Constitution or any of the Regulations 71. All rulings as to the interpretation of this Constitution or any of the Regulations
    made by the Assembly shall be made by the[...]interpretation of this Constitution or any of the Regulations 71. All rulings as to the interpretation of this Constitution or any of the Regulations
    made by the Assembly shall be made[...]
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS




    57 57




    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS




    57 57
    [...]UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
    DEFINITIONS[...]onstitution shall apply to words when used in the Regulations and — Constitution shall apply to words when used in the Regulations and —
    Beneficiary Fund means the Beneficiary Fu[...]from time to time;
    Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct means those policies approved by the Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct means those policies approved by the
    Assembly or the Assembly Standing[...]ulation for Korean congregations. The alternative Regulations are found elsewhere in this Regulation for Korean congregations. The alternative Regulations are found elsewhere in this
    publication;[...]gulation for small congregations. The alternative Regulations are found elsewhere alternative Regulation for small congregations. The alternative Regulations are found elsewhere
    in this publication.][...]UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
    DEFINITIONS[...]onstitution shall apply to words when used in the Regulations and — Constitution shall apply to words when used in the Regulations and —
    Beneficiary Fund means the Beneficiary Fu[...]from time to time;
    Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct means those policies approved by the Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct means those policies approved by the
    Assembly or the Assembly Standing[...]ulation for Korean congregations. The alternative Regulations are found elsewhere in this Regulation for Korean congregations. The alternative Regulations are found elsewhere in this
    publication;[...]gulation for small congregations. The alternative Regulations are found elsewhere alternative Regulation for small congregations. The alternative Regulations are found elsewhere
    in this publication.][...]
    [...]recognition in accordance with Regulations 1.1.11. and 1.1.12. recognition in accordance with Regulations 1.1.11. and 1.1.12.


    BAPTISED MEMBERS[...]recognition in accordance with Regulations 1.1.11. and 1.1.12. recognition in accordance with Regulations 1.1.11. and 1.1.12.


    BAPTISED MEMBERS[...]
    [...]DEFINITIONS
    2.1.1 In Regulations 2.1.1 to 2.3.9A and 2.9.1 to 2.9.3 unless the context or subject 2.1.1 In Regulations 2.1.1 to 2.3.9A and 2.9.1 to 2.9.3 unless the con[...]een approved
    in accordance with these Regulations; in accordance with these Regulations;
    Certificated Candidate means a candi[...]DEFINITIONS
    2.1.1 In Regulations 2.1.1 to 2.3.9A and 2.9.1 to 2.9.3 unless the context or subject 2.1.1 In Regulations 2.1.1 to 2.3.9A and 2.9.1 to 2.9.3 unless the con[...]een approved
    in accordance with these Regulations; in accordance with these Regulations;
    Certificated Candidate means[...]
    [...]terial as is prescribed
    under these Regulations or as may be required by the Presbytery or under these Regulations or as may be required by the Presbytery or[...]studies as set
    out in these Regulations and further provided that acceptance as a out in these Regulations and further provided that acceptance as a[...]terial as is prescribed
    under these Regulations or as may be required by the Presbytery or under these Regulations or as may be required by the Presbytery or[...]studies as set
    out in these Regulations and further provided that acceptance as a out in these Regulations and further provided that acceptance as a[...]
    [...]ot
    been followed in accordance with the Regulations. The appeal is to be made been followed in accordance with the Regulations. The appeal is to be made
    within 14 day[...]ot
    been followed in accordance with the Regulations. The appeal is to be made been followed in accordance with the Regulations. The appeal is to be made
    within[...]
    [...]andidate
    is maintained and all regulations of the Commission adhered to; is maintained and all regulations of the Commission adhered to;
    (i)[...]andidate
    is maintained and all regulations of the Commission adhered to; is maintained and all regulations of the Commission adhered to;[...]
    [...]sponsibilities as provided in
    Regulations 2.2.20(b) and (c) in relation to Aboriginal and Islander Regulations 2.2.20(b) and (c) in relation to Aboriginal and I[...]sponsibilities as provided in
    Regulations 2.2.20(b) and (c) in relation to Aboriginal and Islander Regulations 2.2.20(b) and (c) in relation to Aborigina[...]
    [...]and, subject to
    any relevant Regulations of the Assembly or its Ministerial Education any relevant Regulations of the Assembly or its Ministerial Education[...]and, subject to
    any relevant Regulations of the Assembly or its Ministerial Education any relevant Regulations of the Assembly or its Ministerial Educati[...]
    [...]inated as
    provided for under these Regulations or is transferred to the pastoral provided for under these Regulations or is transferred to the pastoral[...]inated as
    provided for under these Regulations or is transferred to the pastoral provided for under these Regulations or is transferred to the pastoral[...]
    [...]to be dealt
    with under Part 8 of these Regulations. with under Part 8 of these Regulations.

    DECISION TO ORDAIN OR COMMISSION[...]account the requirements of the Church, including Regulations taking into account the requirements of the Church, including Regulations
    2.3.1 or 2.9.2.[...]to be dealt
    with under Part 8 of these Regulations. with under Part 8 of these Regulations.

    DECISION TO ORDAIN OR COMMISSION[...]account the requirements of the Church, including Regulations taking into account the requirements of the Church, including Regulations
    2.3.1 or 2.9.2.[...]
    [...]from a minister of another denomination (refer Regulations 2.3.5 - from a minister of another denomination (refer Regulations 2.3.5 -
    2.3.7).[...]another
    denomination (refer Regulations 2.3.5 - 2.3.7). denomination (refer Regulations 2.3.5 - 2.3.7).

    RECOGNITION OF MINISTER FROM ANO[...]readmission as a candidate, in which case Regulations 2.2.1-2.2.15 shall apply. readmission as a candidate, in which case Regulations 2.2.1-2.2.15 shall apply.


    RECOGNITION AND DUTIE[...]from a minister of another denomination (refer Regulations 2.3.5 - from a minister of another denomination (refer Regulations 2.3.5 -
    2.3.7).[...]another
    denomination (refer Regulations 2.3.5 - 2.3.7). denomination (refer Regulations 2.3.5 - 2.3.7).

    RECOGNITION OF MINISTER FROM ANO[...]readmission as a candidate, in which case Regulations 2.2.1-2.2.15 shall apply. readmission as a candidate, in which case Regulations 2.2.1-2.2.15 shall apply.


    RECOGNITION AN[...]
    [...]with which the Minister is
    enrolled (Regulations 2.4.12-14). enrolled (Regulations 2.4.12-14).
    2.4.4 Every Minister shall repo[...]duties of a Minister as prescribed in
    Regulations 2.4.2 and 2.4.3 are being exercised. Regulations 2.4.2 and 2.4.3 are being exercised.

    ACTIVE SERV[...]with which the Minister is
    enrolled (Regulations 2.4.12-14). enrolled (Regulations 2.4.12-14).
    2.4.4 Every Minister shall repo[...]duties of a Minister as prescribed in
    Regulations 2.4.2 and 2.4.3 are being exercised. Regulations 2.4.2 and 2.4.3 are being exercised.

    ACTI[...]
    [...]ytery shall deal with the application in terms of Regulations (d) The Presbytery shall deal with the application in terms of Regulations
    2.2.6 to 2.2.14, with the ex[...]ytery shall deal with the application in terms of Regulations (d) The Presbytery shall deal with the application in terms of Regulations
    2.2.6 to 2.2.14, with[...]
    [...]7.8.16(f).
    (Regulations previously found in 2.5 and 2.6 have been incorporated into 2.4 following a (Regulations previously found in 2.5 and 2.6 have been incorporated into 2.4 following a
    revision of certain Regulations in 2001) revision of certain Regulations in 2001)




    86[...]7.8.16(f).
    (Regulations previously found in 2.5 and 2.6 have been incorporated into 2.4 following a (Regulations previously found in 2.5 and 2.6 have been incorporated into 2.4 following a
    revision of certain Regulations in 2001) revision of certain Regulations in 2001)




    86[...]
    [...]lacement as provided
    in these Regulations. in these Regulations.
    (c) A call to a placement gives[...]lacement as provided
    in these Regulations. in these Regulations.
    (c) A call to a placement[...]
    [...]considered to be suitable for a placement (see Regulations 2.7.16 - considered to be suitable for a placement (see Regulations 2.7.16 -
    2.7.17); and[...](ii) to Ministers received under Regulations 2.3.5 - 2.3.8 in respect (ii) to Ministers received under Regulations 2.3.5 - 2.3.8 in respect[...]considered to be suitable for a placement (see Regulations 2.7.16 - considered to be suitable for a placement (see Regulations 2.7.16 -
    2.7.17); and[...](ii) to Ministers received under Regulations 2.3.5 - 2.3.8 in respect (ii) to Ministers received under Regulations 2.3.5 - 2.3.8 in respect[...]
    [...]with Part 8 of
    these Regulations; these Regulations;
    (ii) by a Synod or a body[...]with Part 8 of
    these Regulations; these Regulations;
    (ii) by a Synod or[...]
    [...]ed in
    accordance with the provisions of Regulations 2.7.6 to 2.7.10, the period being accordance with the provisions of Regulations 2.7.6 to 2.7.10, the period being
    calcu[...]retired or not available for placement (Regulations 2.4.6, 2.4.7 and 2.4.8) shall retired or not available for placement (Regulations 2.4.6, 2.4.7 and 2.4.8) shall
    be limite[...]ed in
    accordance with the provisions of Regulations 2.7.6 to 2.7.10, the period being accordance with the provisions of Regulations 2.7.6 to 2.7.10, the period being
    calcu[...]retired or not available for placement (Regulations 2.4.6, 2.4.7 and 2.4.8) shall retired or not available for placement (Regulations 2.4.6, 2.4.7 and 2.4.8) shall
    be[...]
    [...]ITION AND SCOPE OF THE MINISTRY
    2.9.1 In these Regulations Youth Worker means a person accredited by the Church to 2.9.1 In these Regulations Youth Worker means a person accredited by the Chu[...]ITION AND SCOPE OF THE MINISTRY
    2.9.1 In these Regulations Youth Worker means a person accredited by the Church to 2.9.1 In these Regulations Youth Worker means a person accredited by[...]
    [...]editation of a Youth Worker shall, subject to the Regulations (b) The accreditation of a Youth Worker shall, subject to the Regulations
    relating to review and appeal, be[...]editation of a Youth Worker shall, subject to the Regulations (b) The accreditation of a Youth Worker shall, subject to the Regulations
    relating to review and appe[...]
    [...]dealt with under Part 8 of these Regulations. dealt with under Part 8 of these Regulations.
    (b) A Youth Worker whose placem[...]rovisions of Part
    8 of these Regulations. The Appeal Panel shall be appointed under the 8 of these Regulations. The Appeal Panel shall be appointed under the[...]ified lay ministry of the Church.
    2.12.2 In Regulations 2.12.1 - 2.12.23 unless the context or subject matter otherwise 2.12.2 In Regulations 2.12.1 - 2.12.23 unless the context or subject ma[...]dealt with under Part 8 of these Regulations. dealt with under Part 8 of these Regulations.
    (b) A Youth Worker whose placem[...]rovisions of Part
    8 of these Regulations. The Appeal Panel shall be appointed under the 8 of these Regulations. The Appeal Panel shall be appointed under the[...]ified lay ministry of the Church.
    2.12.2 In Regulations 2.12.1 - 2.12.23 unless the context or subject matter otherwise 2.12.2 In Regulations 2.12.1 - 2.12.23 unless the context or sub[...]
    [...]be dealt with under Part 8 of these
    Regulations. Regulations.

    MINISTRY PRIOR TO RECOGNITION[...]Regulation 7.8.16(f), subject to the Regulations relating to review and Regulation 7.8.16(f), subject to the Regulations relating to review and
    appea[...]be dealt with under Part 8 of these
    Regulations. Regulations.

    MINISTRY PRIOR TO RECOGNITION[...]Regulation 7.8.16(f), subject to the Regulations relating to review and Regulation 7.8.16(f), subject to the Regulations relating to review and[...]
    [...]ministry. Lay
    Pastors are subject also to Regulations 7.1.1 - 7.13.1. Pastors are subject also to Regulations 7.1.1 - 7.13.1.

    STIPENDS, PROVISIONS AND ALLOWAN[...]ministry. Lay
    Pastors are subject also to Regulations 7.1.1 - 7.13.1. Pastors are subject also to Regulations 7.1.1 - 7.13.1.

    STIPENDS, PROVISIONS AND[...]
    [...]be dealt with under Part 8 of these
    Regulations. Regulations.

    INTER-SYNOD TRANSFERS[...]be dealt with under Part 8 of these
    Regulations. Regulations.

    INTER-SYNOD TRANSFERS[...]
    [...]ment).
    2.14.4 From the effective date of the Regulations on the Ministry of Pastor, lay persons 2.14.4 From the effective date of the Regulations on the Ministry of Pastor, lay persons[...]ng so, shall be subject to the operation of these Regulations. for doing so, shall be subject to the operation of these Regulations.

    DESIGNATING AN APPOINTMENT AS APPROPRIATE FOR T[...]f Pastor for the purposes of these
    Regulations when Regulations when
    (i) The position des[...]ment).
    2.14.4 From the effective date of the Regulations on the Ministry of Pastor, lay persons 2.14.4 From the effective date of the Regulations on the Ministry of Pastor, lay persons[...]ng so, shall be subject to the operation of these Regulations. for doing so, shall be subject to the operation of these Regulations.

    DESIGNATING AN APPOINTMENT AS APPROPRIATE FOR T[...]f Pastor for the purposes of these
    Regulations when Regulations when
    (i) The posit[...]
    [...]ody.
    (c) Pastors are subject to Regulations 2.14.1 – 2.14.17. (c) Pastors are subject to Regulations 2.14.1 – 2.14.17.

    RECOGNITION[...]ody.
    (c) Pastors are subject to Regulations 2.14.1 – 2.14.17. (c) Pastors are subject to Regulations 2.14.1 – 2.14.17.

    RECOGNITION[...]
    [...]Pastors are subject to the Code of Ethics and Regulations 7.1.1 – (b) Pastors are subject to the Code of Ethics and Regulations 7.1.1 –
    7.13.1.[...]Pastors are subject to the Code of Ethics and Regulations 7.1.1 – (b) Pastors are subject to the Code of Ethics and Regulations 7.1.1 –
    7.13.1.[...]
    [...]Regulation 7.8.16(f), subject to the Regulations relating to review and Regulation 7.8.16(f), subject to the Regulations relating to review and
    appeal.[...]appointed to an approved placement the
    Regulations related to the termination of a placement shall not apply. Regulations related to the termination of a placement shall n[...]Regulation 7.8.16(f), subject to the Regulations relating to review and Regulation 7.8.16(f), subject to the Regulations relating to review and
    appeal.[...]appointed to an approved placement the
    Regulations related to the termination of a placement shall not apply. Regulations related to the termination of a placement[...]
    [...]pose, functions and responsibilities specified in Regulations purpose, functions and responsibilities specified in Regulations
    3.1.1 and 3.1.8 as f[...]pose, functions and responsibilities specified in Regulations purpose, functions and responsibilities specified in Regulations
    3.1.1 and 3.1[...]
    [...]nister in accordance with the
    Regulations; Regulations;
    (g) providing facilities and res[...]nister in accordance with the
    Regulations; Regulations;
    (g) providing facilities[...]
    [...]reports shall be presented;
    – policies, plans, budgets, appointments and other matters – policies, plans, budgets, appointments and other ma[...]reports shall be presented;
    – policies, plans, budgets, appointments and other matters – policies, plans, budgets, appointments and other mat[...]
    [...]ch Council under the
    provisions of Regulations 3.1.12, 3.1.14 and 3.1.16. They shall not be provisions of Regulations 3.1.12, 3.1.14 and 3.1.16. They shall not be[...]ch Council under the
    provisions of Regulations 3.1.12, 3.1.14 and 3.1.16. They shall not be provisions of Regulations 3.1.12, 3.1.14 and 3.1.16. They shall not[...]
    [...](iii) making decisions in accordance with the Regulations concerning (iii) making decisions in accordance with the Regulations concerning
    baptism,[...]having regard to
    the Regulations; the Regulations;
    (vii) managing the financ[...]n accordance with the
    Regulations; Regulations;
    (ix) preparing and prese[...](iii) making decisions in accordance with the Regulations concerning (iii) making decisions in accordance with the Regulations concerning
    baptism,[...]having regard to
    the Regulations; the Regulations;
    (vii) managing the financ[...]n accordance with the
    Regulations; Regulations;
    (ix) preparing an[...]
    [...]h Community.
    [Korean – alternative Regulations 3.1.33-3.1.35 re Elders, 3.1.36-3.1.40 re [Korean – alternative Regulations 3.1.33-3.1.35 re Elders, 3.1.36-3.1.40 re[...]ion to follow
    the Alternative Korean Regulations.] the Alternative Korean Regulations.]
    (Regulations 3.2.1 – 3.3.20 deleted in 1999) (Regulations 3.2.1 – 3.3.20 deleted in 1999)[...]and discipline of Ministers in accordance with Regulations 7.6.1-7.6.4 and discipline of Ministers in accordance with Regulations 7.6.1-7.6.4
    and for ensurin[...]h Community.
    [Korean – alternative Regulations 3.1.33-3.1.35 re Elders, 3.1.36-3.1.40 re [Korean – alternative Regulations 3.1.33-3.1.35 re Elders, 3.1.36-3.1.40 re[...]ion to follow
    the Alternative Korean Regulations.] the Alternative Korean Regulations.]
    (Regulations 3.2.1 – 3.3.20 deleted in 1999) (Regulations 3.2.1 – 3.3.20 deleted in 1999)[...]and discipline of Ministers in accordance with Regulations 7.6.1-7.6.4 and discipline of Ministers in accordance with Regulations 7.6.1-7.6.4
    and for[...]
    [...]ance with the provisions of the relevant Acts and Regulations; accordance with the provisions of the relevant Acts and Regulations;
    (t) such administrative functi[...]Pastoral Relations Committee in accordance with Regulations 3.4.38(c) Pastoral Relations Committee in accordance with Regulations 3.4.38(c)
    and 7.6.2(a).[...]ance with the provisions of the relevant Acts and Regulations; accordance with the provisions of the relevant Acts and Regulations;
    (t) such administrative functi[...]Pastoral Relations Committee in accordance with Regulations 3.4.38(c) Pastoral Relations Committee in accordance with Regulations 3.4.38(c)
    and 7.6.2([...]
    [...]to deal with property matters in accordance with Regulations in that (g) to deal with property matters in accordance with Regulations in that
    regard;[...]to deal with property matters in accordance with Regulations in that (g) to deal with property matters in accordance with Regulations in that
    regard;[...]
    [...]UNCTIONS AND COMPOSITION
    3.4.37 Subject to these Regulations, 3.4.37 Subject to these Regulations,
    (a) the Presbytery shall appoi[...]UNCTIONS AND COMPOSITION
    3.4.37 Subject to these Regulations, 3.4.37 Subject to these Regulations,
    (a) the Presbytery shal[...]
    [...](vii) to deal with complaints as set out in the Regulations on Church (vii) to deal with complaints as set out in the Regulations on Church
    Discipline[...](vii) to deal with complaints as set out in the Regulations on Church (vii) to deal with complaints as set out in the Regulations on Church
    Dis[...]
    [...]appointed or elected in accordance with Regulations 3.5.2(c), (d), (e) appointed or elected in accordance with Regulations 3.5.2(c), (d), (e)
    and (f).[...]roll of Synod members consists of those listed in Regulations 3.5.2(a) and 3.5.4 The roll of Synod members consists of those listed in Regulations 3.5.2(a) and
    (b) and those in attendanc[...]ry meeting of the Synod appointed
    under Regulations 3.5.2 (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g). The Synod may make by-laws under Regulations 3.5.2 (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g). The Synod may m[...]appointed or elected in accordance with Regulations 3.5.2(c), (d), (e) appointed or elected in accordance with Regulations 3.5.2(c), (d), (e)
    and (f).[...]roll of Synod members consists of those listed in Regulations 3.5.2(a) and 3.5.4 The roll of Synod members consists of those listed in Regulations 3.5.2(a) and
    (b) and those in attendanc[...]ry meeting of the Synod appointed
    under Regulations 3.5.2 (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g). The Synod may make by-laws under Regulations 3.5.2 (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g). The Syno[...]
    [...]pursuant to the Constitution and
    Regulations. Regulations.


    146[...]pursuant to the Constitution and
    Regulations. Regulations.


    146[...]
    [...]the life of the Church expresses the faith, the policies, standards and the life of the Church expresses the faith, the policies, standards and[...]the life of the Church expresses the faith, the policies, standards and the life of the Church expresses the faith, the policies, standards and[...]
    [...]s and lay persons as are necessary to comply with Regulations number of Ministers and lay persons as are necessary to comply with Regulations
    3.6.2(d).[...]s and lay persons as are necessary to comply with Regulations number of Ministers and lay persons as are necessary to comply with Regulations
    3.6.2(d).[...]
    [...]nod under this and the
    succeeding Regulations. succeeding Regulations.
    3.5.35 In relation to an institution, and to t[...]nod under this and the
    succeeding Regulations. succeeding Regulations.
    3.5.35 In relation to an institution, a[...]
    [...]e provisions of the property
    Regulations. Regulations.
    (c) The Synod shall appoint an[...]the bounds, in accordance with the property Regulations and relevant by-laws the bounds, in accordance with the property Regulations and relevant by-laws
    of the Synod.[...]is being exercised in accordance with the Regulations and where necessary shall is being exercised in accordance with the Regulations and where necessary shall
    provide for th[...]e provisions of the property
    Regulations. Regulations.
    (c) The Synod shall appoint an[...]the bounds, in accordance with the property Regulations and relevant by-laws the bounds, in accordance with the property Regulations and relevant by-laws
    of the Synod.[...]is being exercised in accordance with the Regulations and where necessary shall is being exercised in accordance with the Regulations and where necessary shall
    provide[...]
    [...]Code of Ethics;
    (h) may approve Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct; (h) may approve Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct;[...]Code of Ethics;
    (h) may approve Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct; (h) may approve Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct;[...]
    [...]ion of the Constitution
    or Regulations or a decision as to whether the action of any body or Regulations or a decision as to whether the action of any bod[...]Constitution, the relevant
    Regulations, by-laws or rules; Regulations, by-laws or rules;
    (iii) that th[...]ion of the Constitution
    or Regulations or a decision as to whether the action of any body or Regulations or a decision as to whether the action of any bod[...]Constitution, the relevant
    Regulations, by-laws or rules; Regulations, by-laws or rules;
    (iii)[...]
    [...]tions on financial
    matters and policies as the Assembly may require or the Finance and matters and policies as the Assembly may require or the Finance and[...](i) selection and application of accounting policies; (i) selection and application of accounting policies;
    (ii) financial budg[...]nal controls;
    (iv) business policies and practices; (iv) business policies and practices;
    (v) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and best (v) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and best
    pr[...]tions on financial
    matters and policies as the Assembly may require or the Finance and matters and policies as the Assembly may require or the Finance and[...](i) selection and application of accounting policies; (i) selection and application of accounting policies;
    (ii) financial budg[...]nal controls;
    (iv) business policies and practices; (iv) business policies and practices;
    (v) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and best (v) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and best[...]
    [...]situation.

    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
    EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS
    3.6.34 The Assembly in plenary session, or its S[...]exemption from compliance with all or any of the Regulations (a) may grant exemption from compliance with all or any of the Regulations
    of the Assembly; and[...]ly; and
    (b) may make alternative Regulations in respect of all or any such matters (b) may make alternative Regulations in respect of all or any such matters[...]an exemption from compliance with a Regulation or Regulations The granting of an exemption from compliance with a Regulation or Regulations
    does not have the effect of exemptin[...]dy from complying with the Constitution and other Regulations. body from complying with the Constitution and other Regulations.

    ALTERATIONS TO REGULATIONS ALTERATIONS TO REGULATIONS
    3.6.35 These and any other Regulations may be amended by addition, deletion or 3.6.35 These and any other Regulations may be amended by addition, deletion or[...]ch
    proposal involves an amendment to the Regulations. proposal involves an amendment to the Regulations.
    3.6.36 Amendments to the Regulations shall have effect from the time of passing of the 3.6.36 Amendments to the Regulations shall have effect from the time of passing of the[...]ify.
    3.6.37 Any act or decisions made under Regulations prior to the amendment thereof 3.6.37 Any act or decisions made under Regulations prior to the amendment thereof
    shall[...]be varied to comply with the amended Regulations if so directed by the Assembly be varied to comply with the amended Regulations if so directed by the Assembly
    or ot[...]6.38 Any body within the Church affected by Regulations may request the Assembly 3.6.38 Any body within the Church affected by Regulations may request the Assembly
    seeking ame[...]situation.

    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
    EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS
    3.6.34 The Assembly in plenary session, or its S[...]exemption from compliance with all or any of the Regulations (a) may grant exemption from compliance with all or any of the Regulations
    of the Assembly; and[...]ly; and
    (b) may make alternative Regulations in respect of all or any such matters (b) may make alternative Regulations in respect of all or any such matters[...]an exemption from compliance with a Regulation or Regulations The granting of an exemption from compliance with a Regulation or Regulations
    does not have the effect of exemptin[...]dy from complying with the Constitution and other Regulations. body from complying with the Constitution and other Regulations.

    ALTERATIONS TO REGULATIONS ALTERATIONS TO REGULATIONS
    3.6.35 These and any other Regulations may be amended by addition, deletion or 3.6.35 These and any other Regulations may be amended by addition, deletion or[...]ch
    proposal involves an amendment to the Regulations. proposal involves an amendment to the Regulations.
    3.6.36 Amendments to the Regulations shall have effect from the time of passing of the 3.6.36 Amendments to the Regulations shall have effect from the time of passing of the[...]ify.
    3.6.37 Any act or decisions made under Regulations prior to the amendment thereof 3.6.37 Any act or decisions made under Regulations prior to the amendment thereof
    shall[...]be varied to comply with the amended Regulations if so directed by the Assembly be varied to comply with the amended Regulations if so directed by the Assembly
    or ot[...]6.38 Any body within the Church affected by Regulations may request the Assembly 3.6.38 Any body within the Church affected by Regulations may request the Assembly
    seek[...]
    [...]DEFINITIONS
    4.1.1 In Regulations 4.1.1 to 5.5.10 unless the context or subject matter otherwise 4.1.1 In Regulations 4.1.1 to 5.5.10 unless the context or subject mat[...]DEFINITIONS
    4.1.1 In Regulations 4.1.1 to 5.5.10 unless the context or subject matter otherwise 4.1.1 In Regulations 4.1.1 to 5.5.10 unless the context or subj[...]
    [...](a) advise the Synod with respect to policies relating to property within the (a) advise the Synod with respect to policies relating to property within the[...]supervise the implementation of the Synod’s policies in regard to (b) supervise the implementation of the Synod’s policies in regard to
    property within[...]proposal is in accordance with the policies of the Synod with respect to proposal is in accordance with the policies of the Synod with respect to[...](a) advise the Synod with respect to policies relating to property within the (a) advise the Synod with respect to policies relating to property within the[...]supervise the implementation of the Synod’s policies in regard to (b) supervise the implementation of the Synod’s policies in regard to
    property within[...]proposal is in accordance with the policies of the Synod with respect to proposal is in accordance with the policies of the Synod with respect to[...]
    [...]property matters as provided by these Regulations having regard property matters as provided by these Regulations having regard
    to:[...]Presbytery,
    • the policies of the Synod and Presbytery, • the policies of the Synod and Presbytery,[...]property matters as provided by these Regulations having regard property matters as provided by these Regulations having regard
    to:[...]Presbytery,
    • the policies of the Synod and Presbytery, • the policies of the Synod and Presbytery,[...]
    [...]ONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY
    4.4.1 Subject to these Regulations 4.1.1 to 5.5.10, the by-laws of the Synod and the 4.4.1 Subject to these Regulations 4.1.1 to 5.5.10, the by-laws of the Synod and the[...]ONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY
    4.4.1 Subject to these Regulations 4.1.1 to 5.5.10, the by-laws of the Synod and the 4.4.1 Subject to these Regulations 4.1.1 to 5.5.10, the by-laws of the Synod[...]
    [...]ith in accordance with the provisions of
    Regulations 4.10.1 – 4.10.5. Regulations 4.10.1 – 4.10.5.
    4.5.2 (a) In the cas[...]given in
    accordance with the Regulations. accordance with the Regulations.

    LEASES[...]ith in accordance with the provisions of
    Regulations 4.10.1 – 4.10.5. Regulations 4.10.1 – 4.10.5.
    4.5.2 (a) In the cas[...]given in
    accordance with the Regulations. accordance with the Regulations.

    LEASES[...]
    [...]elsewhere contained
    in the Regulations. in the Regulations.

    PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS[...]ng to any property or matter
    to which the Regulations apply which, if made or executed by an individual to which the Regulations apply which, if made or executed by an individual[...]elsewhere contained
    in the Regulations. in the Regulations.

    PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS[...]ng to any property or matter
    to which the Regulations apply which, if made or executed by an individual to which the Regulations apply which, if made or executed by an ind[...]
    [...]by the Presbytery and the Synod respectively.


    (Regulations 4.11.1 – 4.11.7 have been renumbered as 4.12.1 – 4.12.7 following inclusion of (Regulations 4.11.1 – 4.11.7 have been renumbered as 4.12.1[...]by the Presbytery and the Synod respectively.


    (Regulations 4.11.1 – 4.11.7 have been renumbered as 4.12.1 – 4.12.7 following inclusion of (Regulations 4.11.1 – 4.11.7 have been renumbered as[...]
    [...]he case of the funds operating in accordance with Regulations 5.2.1(a) the 5.2.2 In the case of the funds operating in accordance with Regulations 5.2.1(a) the
    charges shall be made at suc[...]time, and in accordance with the relevant Regulations for the fund concerned. time, and in accordance with the relevant Regulations for the fund concerned.
    5.2.3 In the case of ag[...]he case of the funds operating in accordance with Regulations 5.2.1(a) the 5.2.2 In the case of the funds operating in accordance with Regulations 5.2.1(a) the
    charges shall be made at suc[...]time, and in accordance with the relevant Regulations for the fund concerned. time, and in accordance with the relevant Regulations for the fund concerned.
    5.2.3 In the cas[...]
    [...]ities of the
    Synod and these Regulations. Synod and these Regulations.
    5.3.4 The by-laws of a Synod shall includ[...]ther matters consistent with the Constitution and Regulations as (e) such other matters consistent with the Constitution and Regulations as
    the Synod may determine.[...]ities of the
    Synod and these Regulations. Synod and these Regulations.
    5.3.4 The by-laws of a Synod shall includ[...]ther matters consistent with the Constitution and Regulations as (e) such other matters consistent with the Constitution and Regulations as
    the Synod may dete[...]
    [...]responsibility for ensuring that the
    Regulations, by-laws and rules are duly observed, and that the proper banking, Regulations, by-laws and rules are duly observed, and that th[...]responsibility for ensuring that the
    Regulations, by-laws and rules are duly observed, and that the proper banking, Regulations, by-laws and rules are duly observed, and[...]
    [...]If at any time the Trustee as defined in these Regulations is constituted by 6.1.6 If at any time the Trustee as defined in these Regulations is constituted by
    individual trustee[...]of the Act.
    6.1.7 A reference to “these Regulations” in Regulations 6.1.1 to 6.8.1 shall mean a 6.1.7 A reference to “these Regulations” in Regulations 6.1.1 to 6.8.1 shall mean a
    reference to those Regulations unless the context or subject matter indicates reference to those Regulations unless the context or subject matter indicates[...]If at any time the Trustee as defined in these Regulations is constituted by 6.1.6 If at any time the Trustee as defined in these Regulations is constituted by
    individual trustee[...]of the Act.
    6.1.7 A reference to “these Regulations” in Regulations 6.1.1 to 6.8.1 shall mean a 6.1.7 A reference to “these Regulations” in Regulations 6.1.1 to 6.8.1 shall mean a
    reference to those Regulations unless the context or subject matter indicates reference to those Regulations unless the context or subject matter indic[...]
    [...]duties, trusts and discretions under the Regulations and Rules of the Fund in such duties, trusts and discretions under the Regulations and Rules of the Fund in such
    a mann[...]ng the performance of its obligations under these Regulations indemnities regarding the performance of its obligations under these Regulations
    but shall not be responsible to supe[...]duties, trusts and discretions under the Regulations and Rules of the Fund in such duties, trusts and discretions under the Regulations and Rules of the Fund in such
    a mann[...]ng the performance of its obligations under these Regulations indemnities regarding the performance of its obligations under these Regulations
    but shall not be responsible[...]
    [...]included) with such powers and duties as the Regulations or Rules of the Fund included) with such powers and duties as the Regulations or Rules of the Fund
    provide or which th[...]ich
    are not inconsistent with these Regulations dealing with any matter or aspect of are not inconsistent with these Regulations dealing with any matter or aspect of[...]of the Fund, including (subject to
    Regulations 5.2.1(a) and 5.2.2) but not limited to: Regulations 5.2.1(a) and 5.2.2) but not limited to:[...]included) with such powers and duties as the Regulations or Rules of the Fund included) with such powers and duties as the Regulations or Rules of the Fund
    provide or which th[...]ich
    are not inconsistent with these Regulations dealing with any matter or aspect of are not inconsistent with these Regulations dealing with any matter or aspect of[...]of the Fund, including (subject to
    Regulations 5.2.1(a) and 5.2.2) but not limited to: Regulations 5.2.1(a) and 5.2.2) but not limited to:[...]
    [...]INTRODUCTION
    7.1.1 In Regulations 7.1.1 to 7.13.1 unless the context or subject matter otherwise 7.1.1 In Regulations 7.1.1 to 7.13.1 unless the context or subject mat[...]INTRODUCTION
    7.1.1 In Regulations 7.1.1 to 7.13.1 unless the context or subject matter otherwise 7.1.1 In Regulations 7.1.1 to 7.13.1 unless the context or subj[...]
    [...]roll of a Congregation
    pursuant to Regulations may have it reinstated by a decision of the pursuant to Regulations may have it reinstated by a decision of the[...]e against a member
    or adherent the Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct shall or adherent the Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct shall[...]pply, to the exclusion of the process outlined in Regulations 7.2.1- apply, to the exclusion of the process outlined in Regulations 7.2.1-
    7.2.2.[...]7.2.2.
    (b) The Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct are binding (b) The Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct are bindi[...]roll of a Congregation
    pursuant to Regulations may have it reinstated by a decision of the pursuant to Regulations may have it reinstated by a decision of the[...]e against a member
    or adherent the Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct shall or adherent the Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct shall[...]pply, to the exclusion of the process outlined in Regulations 7.2.1- apply, to the exclusion of the process outlined in Regulations 7.2.1-
    7.2.2.[...]7.2.2.
    (b) The Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct are binding (b) The Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct ar[...]
    [...]ES OF THE PRESBYTERY
    7.6.1 Subject to these Regulations, the counselling and discipline of Ministers shall be 7.6.1 Subject to these Regulations, the counselling and discipline of Ministers shal[...]ES OF THE PRESBYTERY
    7.6.1 Subject to these Regulations, the counselling and discipline of Ministers shall be 7.6.1 Subject to these Regulations, the counselling and discipline of Ministe[...]
    [...]t for the purpose of deciding on action which the Regulations authorise it on issues of fact for the purpose of deciding on action which the Regulations authorise it
    to take. Its tools include conversat[...]DEFINITIONS
    7.7.4 In Regulations 7.7.4 to 7.7.20, unless the context or subject matter otherwise 7.7.4 In Regulations 7.7.4 to 7.7.20, unless the context or subject ma[...]t for the purpose of deciding on action which the Regulations authorise it on issues of fact for the purpose of deciding on action which the Regulations authorise it
    to take. Its tools include conversat[...]DEFINITIONS
    7.7.4 In Regulations 7.7.4 to 7.7.20, unless the context or subject matter otherwise 7.7.4 In Regulations 7.7.4 to 7.7.20, unless the context or sub[...]
    [...]ainst a Minister
    the procedures in Regulations 7.7.5 to 7.7.20 inclusive shall apply to the procedures in Regulations 7.7.5 to 7.7.20 inclusive shall apply to
    the exclusion of the procedures contained in Regulations 7.5.1 to 7.7.3 the exclusion of the procedures contained in Regulations 7.5.1 to 7.7.3
    inclusive.[...]ainst a Minister
    the procedures in Regulations 7.7.5 to 7.7.20 inclusive shall apply to the procedures in Regulations 7.7.5 to 7.7.20 inclusive shall apply to
    the exclusion of the procedures contained in Regulations 7.5.1 to 7.7.3 the exclusion of the procedures contained in Regulations 7.5.1 to 7.7.3
    inclusive.[...]
    [...]nduct as
    defined in these Regulations; defined in these Regulations;
    (iii) inform the person of the[...]nduct as
    defined in these Regulations; defined in these Regulations;
    (iii) inform the person[...]
    [...]as possible.
    (d) Nothing in these Regulations shall prevent a person from making an (d) Nothing in these Regulations shall prevent a person from making an[...]as possible.
    (d) Nothing in these Regulations shall prevent a person from making an (d) Nothing in these Regulations shall prevent a person from making an[...]
    [...]In exercising its responsibilities under these Regulations, the Committee (b) In exercising its responsibilities under these Regulations, the Committee
    shall have re[...]In exercising its responsibilities under these Regulations, the Committee (b) In exercising its responsibilities under these Regulations, the Committee
    shall[...]
    [...]omplaint and,
    subject to these Regulations, that Presbytery shall be responsible for subject to these Regulations, that Presbytery shall be responsible for[...]relating to a complaint
    under Regulations 7.7.12ff and, in the case of a complaint referred under Regulations 7.7.12ff and, in the case of a complaint referred[...]elating
    to the complaint under Regulations 7.8.1ff, unless the Presbytery to the complaint under Regulations 7.8.1ff, unless the Presbytery[...]A complaint may continue to be processed under Regulations 7.7.4 - (c) A complaint may continue to be processed under Regulations 7.7.4 -
    7.7.20, notwithstandin[...]omplaint and,
    subject to these Regulations, that Presbytery shall be responsible for subject to these Regulations, that Presbytery shall be responsible for[...]relating to a complaint
    under Regulations 7.7.12ff and, in the case of a complaint referred under Regulations 7.7.12ff and, in the case of a complaint referred[...]elating
    to the complaint under Regulations 7.8.1ff, unless the Presbytery to the complaint under Regulations 7.8.1ff, unless the Presbytery[...]A complaint may continue to be processed under Regulations 7.7.4 - (c) A complaint may continue to be processed under Regulations 7.7.4 -
    7.7.20, notwith[...]
    [...]IALITY AND PRIVACY
    7.7.16 (a) Subject to these Regulations confidentiality shall be observed by all 7.7.16 (a) Subject to these Regulations confidentiality shall be observed by all[...]An appeal against a decision made pursuant to Regulations 7.7.5(b) (b) An appeal against a decision made pursuant to Regulations 7.7.5(b)
    or 7.7.12(e)(i) shal[...]IALITY AND PRIVACY
    7.7.16 (a) Subject to these Regulations confidentiality shall be observed by all 7.7.16 (a) Subject to these Regulations confidentiality shall be observed by all[...]An appeal against a decision made pursuant to Regulations 7.7.5(b) (b) An appeal against a decision made pursuant to Regulations 7.7.5(b)
    or 7.7.12(e)([...]
    [...]relating to the complaint under Division 7 of the Regulations (Regulation 7.2.1 relating to the complaint under Division 7 of the Regulations (Regulation 7.2.1
    ff) if such action[...]be determined in
    accordance with the Regulations governing such funds but any period during accordance with the Regulations governing such funds but any period during[...]to be dealt with under Part 8 of these
    Regulations. Regulations.
    STAY OF PROCEEDINGS[...]sions made or actions
    taken pursuant to Regulations 7.8.16 or 7.8.17 be suspended on such conditions taken pursuant to Regulations 7.8.16 or 7.8.17 be suspended on such conditions[...]relating to the complaint under Division 7 of the Regulations (Regulation 7.2.1 relating to the complaint under Division 7 of the Regulations (Regulation 7.2.1
    ff) if such action[...]be determined in
    accordance with the Regulations governing such funds but any period during accordance with the Regulations governing such funds but any period during[...]to be dealt with under Part 8 of these
    Regulations. Regulations.
    STAY OF PROCEEDINGS[...]sions made or actions
    taken pursuant to Regulations 7.8.16 or 7.8.17 be suspended on such conditions taken pursuant to Regulations 7.8.16 or 7.8.17 be suspended on such cond[...]
    [...]PART 8
    REGULATIONS FOR APPEALS REGULATIONS FOR APPEALS
    8.1 (a) The Synod shall a[...](a) A person having the right under these Regulations to appeal under 8.2 (a) A person having the right under these Regulations to appeal under
    this Part 8 (Regul[...]PART 8
    REGULATIONS FOR APPEALS REGULATIONS FOR APPEALS
    8.1 (a) The Synod shall a[...](a) A person having the right under these Regulations to appeal under 8.2 (a) A person having the right under these Regulations to appeal under
    this Part 8[...]
    [...]Part 8, is referred in these
    Regulations as “the Appeal” and the person who requests the Appeal is Regulations as “the Appeal” and the person who requests the Appeal is
    referred to in the Regulations as “the Appellant”. referred to in the Regulations as “the Appellant”.

    APPOINTMENT OF APPEAL PA[...]Part 8, is referred in these
    Regulations as “the Appeal” and the person who requests the Appeal is Regulations as “the Appeal” and the person who requests the Appeal is
    referred to in the Regulations as “the Appellant”. referred to in the Regulations as “the Appellant”.

    APPOINTMENT OF AP[...]
    [...]wise operate in accordance with the provisions of Regulations otherwise operate in accordance with the provisions of Regulations
    8.2(b), (c) and (d), 8.3(b) a[...]bodies.
    (c) Except as provided in Regulations 8.7(a) and 8.7(b), all matters (c) Except as provided in Regulations 8.7(a) and 8.7(b), all matters[...]wise operate in accordance with the provisions of Regulations otherwise operate in accordance with the provisions of Regulations
    8.2(b), (c) and (d), 8.3(b) a[...]bodies.
    (c) Except as provided in Regulations 8.7(a) and 8.7(b), all matters (c) Except as provided in Regulations 8.7(a) and 8.7(b), all matters[...]
    [...]ALTERNATIVE
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
    FOR CHURCH[...]ase to operate under these Alternative
    Regulations and exemptions and forms a Church Council under the Regulations; Regulations and exemptions and forms a Church Council under the Regulations;
    or[...]be.
    3. These Alternative Regulations and exemptions shall cease to apply to the Congregation 3. These Alternative Regulations and exemptions shall cease to apply to the Congre[...]hall form a Church Council in accordance with the Regulations and the Congregation shall form a Church Council in accordance with the Regulations
    at the expiry of a period of 12 months after[...]ALTERNATIVE
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
    FOR CHURCH[...]ase to operate under these Alternative
    Regulations and exemptions and forms a Church Council under the Regulations; Regulations and exemptions and forms a Church Council under the Regulations;
    or[...]be.
    3. These Alternative Regulations and exemptions shall cease to apply to the Congregation 3. These Alternative Regulations and exemptions shall cease to apply to the Congre[...]hall form a Church Council in accordance with the Regulations and the Congregation shall form a Church Council in accordance with the Regulations
    at the expiry of a period of 12 month[...]
    [...]exempt from:
    (a) Regulations 3.1.12(a), 3.1.14 and 3.1.16 insofar as they provide for the election (a) Regulations 3.1.12(a), 3.1.14 and 3.1.16 insofar as they prov[...]exempt from:
    (a) Regulations 3.1.12(a), 3.1.14 and 3.1.16 insofar as they provide for the election (a) Regulations 3.1.12(a), 3.1.14 and 3.1.16 insofar as th[...]
    [...]ALTERNATIVE
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
    FOR KOREAN[...]2.1.1:
    For the purpose of these alternative Regulations, unless the context or subject For the purpose of these alternative Regulations, unless the context or subject
    matter otherw[...]ALTERNATIVE
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
    FOR KOREAN[...]2.1.1:
    For the purpose of these alternative Regulations, unless the context or subject For the purpose of these alternative Regulations, unless the context or subject
    matter[...]
    [...]to the date on which these alternative
    Regulations come into effect shall be taken into account in any determinations Regulations come into effect shall be taken into account in a[...]MINISTERIAL PLACEMENTS
    Alternative Regulations to Regulations 2.7.6, 2.7.7, 2.7.9 and 2.7.10 Alternative Regulations to Regulations 2.7.6, 2.7.7, 2.7.9 and 2.7.10
    Alternative Regulations to read: Alternative Regulations to read:
    DURATION AND TERMINATION OF PLACEMENTS I[...]the date
    on which these alternative Regulations come into effect, shall remain on which these alternative Regulations come into effect, shall remain
    in f[...]ng into effect of these alternative
    Regulations. Alterations to such arrangements shall require the Regulations. Alterations to such arrangements shall require t[...]processes of the Uniting Church detailed in Regulations 7.5.1ff. processes of the Uniting Church detailed in Regulations 7.5.1ff.
    (b) In relation to the placeme[...]s of the Uniting
    Church detailed in Regulations 2.7.6 – 2.7.10 or of following Church detailed in Regulations 2.7.6 – 2.7.10 or of following
    alternative Regulations 2.7.6 and 2.7.7 below. On the first occasion alternative Regulations 2.7.6 and 2.7.7 below. On the first occasion[...]the
    date on which these alternative Regulations come into effect, a meeting date on which these alternative Regulations come into effect, a meeting
    of the[...]to the date on which these alternative
    Regulations come into effect shall be taken into account in any determinations Regulations come into effect shall be taken into account in a[...]MINISTERIAL PLACEMENTS
    Alternative Regulations to Regulations 2.7.6, 2.7.7, 2.7.9 and 2.7.10 Alternative Regulations to Regulations 2.7.6, 2.7.7, 2.7.9 and 2.7.10
    Alternative Regulations to read: Alternative Regulations to read:
    DURATION AND TERMINATION OF PLACEMENTS I[...]the date
    on which these alternative Regulations come into effect, shall remain on which these alternative Regulations come into effect, shall remain
    in f[...]ng into effect of these alternative
    Regulations. Alterations to such arrangements shall require the Regulations. Alterations to such arrangements shall require t[...]processes of the Uniting Church detailed in Regulations 7.5.1ff. processes of the Uniting Church detailed in Regulations 7.5.1ff.
    (b) In relation to the placeme[...]s of the Uniting
    Church detailed in Regulations 2.7.6 – 2.7.10 or of following Church detailed in Regulations 2.7.6 – 2.7.10 or of following
    alternative Regulations 2.7.6 and 2.7.7 below. On the first occasion alternative Regulations 2.7.6 and 2.7.7 below. On the first occasion[...]the
    date on which these alternative Regulations come into effect, a meeting date on which these alternative Regulations come into effect, a meeting[...]
    [...]OPTION ONE
    (Uniting Church Regulations 2.7.6 – 2.7.10) (Uniting Church Regulations 2.7.6 – 2.7.10)
    DURATION AND TERMINATION OF PLA[...]OPTION ONE
    (Uniting Church Regulations 2.7.6 – 2.7.10) (Uniting Church Regulations 2.7.6 – 2.7.10)
    DURATION AND TERMINATION[...]
    [...]with Part 8 of
    these Regulations; these Regulations;
    (ii) by a Synod or a body[...]with Part 8 of
    these Regulations; these Regulations;
    (ii) by a Synod or[...]
    [...]Synod, on discipline grounds, in accordance with Regulations (d) by the Synod, on discipline grounds, in accordance with Regulations
    7.5.1ff.[...]Synod, on discipline grounds, in accordance with Regulations (d) by the Synod, on discipline grounds, in accordance with Regulations
    7.5.1ff.[...]
    [...]nce with Part 8 of
    these Regulations; these Regulations;
    (ii) by a Synod or a body re[...]nce with Part 8 of
    these Regulations; these Regulations;
    (ii) by a Synod or a[...]
    [...]4. ELDERS
    Alternative Regulations 3.1.33 – 3.1.35 Alternative Regulations 3.1.33 – 3.1.35

    ELDERS IN KOREAN CONGREGATIONS[...]ormal processes of the Uniting Church detailed in Regulations 3.1.10 – 3.1.17, normal processes of the Uniting Church detailed in Regulations 3.1.10 – 3.1.17,
    with the additional[...]Elders, after the date on which these alternative Regulations planning to elect new Elders, after the date on which these alternative Regulations
    come into effect, a meeting of the Cong[...]OPTION ONE
    3.1.34 Regulations 3.1.10 – 3.1.17 are to be followed in relation to Elders, with 3.1.34 Regulations 3.1.10 – 3.1.17 are to be followed in relation[...](b) From the date on which these alternative Regulations come into effect, (b) From the date on which these alternative Regulations come into effect,
    at least[...]4. ELDERS
    Alternative Regulations 3.1.33 – 3.1.35 Alternative Regulations 3.1.33 – 3.1.35

    ELDERS IN KOREAN CONGREGATIONS[...]ormal processes of the Uniting Church detailed in Regulations 3.1.10 – 3.1.17, normal processes of the Uniting Church detailed in Regulations 3.1.10 – 3.1.17,
    with the additional[...]Elders, after the date on which these alternative Regulations planning to elect new Elders, after the date on which these alternative Regulations
    come into effect, a meeting of the Cong[...]OPTION ONE
    3.1.34 Regulations 3.1.10 – 3.1.17 are to be followed in relation to Elders, with 3.1.34 Regulations 3.1.10 – 3.1.17 are to be followed in relation[...](b) From the date on which these alternative Regulations come into effect, (b) From the date on which these alternative Regulations come into effect,
    at[...]
    [...](c) From the date on which these alternative Regulations come into effect, (c) From the date on which these alternative Regulations come into effect,
    at least h[...]KWONSAS AND JIBSAS
    Alternative Regulations 3.1.36 – 3.1.40 Alternative Regulations 3.1.36 – 3.1.40

    KWONSAS AND JIBSAS[...](c) From the date on which these alternative Regulations come into effect, (c) From the date on which these alternative Regulations come into effect,
    at least h[...]KWONSAS AND JIBSAS
    Alternative Regulations 3.1.36 – 3.1.40 Alternative Regulations 3.1.36 – 3.1.40

    KWONSAS AND JIBSAS[...]
    [...]the date on which these
    alternative Regulations come into effect. A meeting of the Congregation may alternative Regulations come into effect. A meeting of the Congregation m[...]inconsistent with the Constitution and
    Regulations of the Uniting Church (as varied by any applicable exemptions Regulations of the Uniting Church (as varied by any applicable exemptions
    or alternative Regulations approved under Regulation 3.6.34) and are not or alternative Regulations approved under Regulation 3.6.34) and are not[...]DECISION TO FOLLOW THESE ALTERNATIVE
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
    Alternative Regulations 3.1.42 – 3.1.45 Alternative Regulations 3.1.42 – 3.1.45

    DECISION BY KOREAN CONGREGATIO[...]DECISION BY KOREAN CONGREGATIONS CONCERNING THESE
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
    3.1.42 Korean Congregations which have chosen to follow these alternative Regulations 3.1.42 Korean Congregations which have chosen to follow these alternative Regulations
    shall automatically transfer to these alternative Regulations on the date on which shall automatically transfer to these alternative Regulations on the date on which
    these alternative Regulations come into effect. these alternative Regulations come into effect.
    3.1.43 A Korean Congregation which is following these alternative Regulations may 3.1.43 A Korean Congregation which is following these alternative Regulations may
    decide at any time, by a simple[...]t it no longer wishes to follow these alternative Regulations. Such a that it no longer wishes to follow these alternative Regulations. Such a
    Congregation shall then follow the Uniting Church Regulations unvaried by Congregation shall then follow the Uniting Church Regulations unvaried by
    these alternative Regulations. The Uniting Church Regulations shall not apply these alternative Regulations. The Uniting Church Regulations shall not apply
    retrospectively to d[...]ongregation which is following the Uniting Church Regulations 3.1.44 A Korean Congregation which is following the Uniting Church Regulations[...]the date on which these
    alternative Regulations come into effect. A meeting of the Congregation may alternative Regulations come into effect. A meeting of the Congregation m[...]inconsistent with the Constitution and
    Regulations of the Uniting Church (as varied by any applicable exemptions Regulations of the Uniting Church (as varied by any applicable exemptions
    or alternative Regulations approved under Regulation 3.6.34) and are not or alternative Regulations approved under Regulation 3.6.34) and are not[...]DECISION TO FOLLOW THESE ALTERNATIVE
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
    Alternative Regulations 3.1.42 – 3.1.45 Alternative Regulations 3.1.42 – 3.1.45

    DECISION BY KOREAN CONGREGATIO[...]DECISION BY KOREAN CONGREGATIONS CONCERNING THESE
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
    3.1.42 Korean Congregations which have chosen to follow these alternative Regulations 3.1.42 Korean Congregations which have chosen to follow these alternative Regulations
    shall automatically transfer to these alternative Regulations on the date on which shall automatically transfer to these alternative Regulations on the date on which
    these alternative Regulations come into effect. these alternative Regulations come into effect.
    3.1.43 A Korean Congregation which is following these alternative Regulations may 3.1.43 A Korean Congregation which is following these alternative Regulations may
    decide at any time, by a simple[...]t it no longer wishes to follow these alternative Regulations. Such a that it no longer wishes to follow these alternative Regulations. Such a
    Congregation shall then follow the Uniting Church Regulations unvaried by Congregation shall then follow the Uniting Church Regulations unvaried by
    these alternative Regulations. The Uniting Church Regulations shall not apply these alternative Regulations. The Uniting Church Regulations shall not apply
    retrospectively to d[...]ongregation which is following the Uniting Church Regulations 3.1.44 A Korean Congregation which is following the Uniting Church Regulations[...]
    unvaried by these alternative Regulations may decide, by a simple majority unvaried by these alternative Regulations may decide, by a simple majority
    vot[...]at it shall follow these alternative
    Regulations. These alternative Regulations shall not apply retrospectively to Regulations. These alternative Regulations shall not apply retrospectively to
    decisions taken under the Uniting Church Regulations. The Congregation shall decisions taken under the Uniting Church Regulations. The Congregation shall
    immediately[...]ASSEMBLY ACTIONS
    Alternative Regulations 3.6.46 – 3.6.47 Alternative Regulations 3.6.46 – 3.6.47

    ASSEMBLY RECOGNITION OF THE CO[...]ticultural ministry.

    REVIEW OF THESE ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS REVIEW OF THESE ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS
    3.6.47 The Assembly shall review these alternative Regulations no later than 2012. 3.6.47 The Assembly shall review these alternative Regulations no later than 2012.




    238[...]38




    unvaried by these alternative Regulations may decide, by a simple majority unvaried by these alternative Regulations may decide, by a simple majority
    vot[...]at it shall follow these alternative
    Regulations. These alternative Regulations shall not apply retrospectively to Regulations. These alternative Regulations shall not apply retrospectively to
    decisions taken under the Uniting Church Regulations. The Congregation shall decisions taken under the Uniting Church Regulations. The Congregation shall
    immediately[...]ASSEMBLY ACTIONS
    Alternative Regulations 3.6.46 – 3.6.47 Alternative Regulations 3.6.46 – 3.6.47

    ASSEMBLY RECOGNITION OF THE CO[...]ticultural ministry.

    REVIEW OF THESE ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS REVIEW OF THESE ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS
    3.6.47 The Assembly shall review these alternative Regulations no later than 2012. 3.6.47 The Assembly shall review these alternative Regulations no later than 2012.




    238[...]
    [...]NDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
    CONSTITUTION[...]NDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND
    REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
    CONSTITUTI[...]
    [...]5.2.1-5.2.5
    Alterations to Regulations 3.6.35-3.6.38 Alterations to Regulations 3.6.3[...]3.6.9, 3.6.16, 3.6.19
    Power to exempt from Regulations 3.6.34 Power to exempt from Regulations 3.6[...]5.2.1-5.2.5
    Alterations to Regulations 3.6.35-3.6.38 Alterations to Regulations 3.6.3[...]3.6.9, 3.6.16, 3.6.19
    Power to exempt from Regulations 3.6.34 Power to exempt from Regulations[...]
    [...]3.4.13
    Regulations, by-laws, rules 64-66, 68-69 Regulations, by-laws, rules 64-66, 68-69
    Respon[...]3.4.13
    Regulations, by-laws, rules 64-66, 68-69 Regulations, by-laws, rules 64-66, 68-69[...]
    [...]4.12.5
    Regulations 62, 65-67 Regulations 62, 65-67
    A[...]3.6.34
    Regulations, by-laws, rules Regulations, by-laws, rules
    Assembly[...]4.12.5
    Regulations 62, 65-67 Regulations 62, 65-67
    A[...]3.6.34
    Regulations, by-laws, rules Regulations, by-laws, rules
    Assembly[...]
    [...]4.12.5
    Regulations, by-laws, rules and Regulations, by-laws, rules and
    standing orders[...]4.12.5
    Regulations, by-laws, rules and Regulations, by-laws, rules and
    standing orde[...]
    [...]pplied within the context of the Constitution and Regulations of This Code of Ethics is to be applied within the context of the Constitution and Regulations of
    the Church which state the Church’s requirem[...]pplied within the context of the Constitution and Regulations of This Code of Ethics is to be applied within the context of the Constitution and Regulations of
    the Church which state the Church’s r[...]
    [...]asis of Union and defined in the Constitution and Regulations, respecting Basis of Union and defined in the Constitution and Regulations, respecting
    the rights and responsibili[...]s a Minister in that placement as outlined in the Regulations (2.4.2 and duties as a Minister in that placement as outlined in the Regulations (2.4.2 and
    2.4.18 – 19).[...]asis of Union and defined in the Constitution and Regulations, respecting Basis of Union and defined in the Constitution and Regulations, respecting
    the rights and responsibili[...]s a Minister in that placement as outlined in the Regulations (2.4.2 and duties as a Minister in that placement as outlined in the Regulations (2.4.2 and
    2.4.18 – 19).[...]
    [...]e
    definition at the commencement of the Regulations) including competencies, definition at the commencement of the Regulations) including competencies,
    time managemen[...]e
    definition at the commencement of the Regulations) including competencies, definition at the commencement of the Regulations) including competencies,
    time ma[...]
    [...]of a breach of this Code in accordance with the Regulations. An allegation of a sexual of a breach of this Code in accordance with the Regulations. An allegation of a sexual
    misconduct which[...]of a breach of this Code in accordance with the Regulations. An allegation of a sexual of a breach of this Code in accordance with the Regulations. An allegation of a sexual
    misconduc[...]
    [...]decision sessions, or for the development of policies or strategies for future action. decision sessions, or for the development of policies or strategies for future action.
    During[...]decision sessions, or for the development of policies or strategies for future action. decision sessions, or for the development of policies or strategies for future action.[...]
    [...]with each revision of the Constitution and
    Regulations, and is the standard for meeting procedure throughout all councils of Regulations, and is the standard for meeting procedure throug[...]with each revision of the Constitution and
    Regulations, and is the standard for meeting procedure throughout all councils of Regulations, and is the standard for meeting procedure[...]

    MD

    UCA Constitution and Regulations (2008)
    Regulations