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Define Review and Control
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BCO 40-1&2
Every court above the session is to review the records of the court next below in the areas of: 1. Correct recording. 2. Regular and in accordance with the constitution. 3. Suited to promote the welfare of the Church. 4. Lawful junctions of the high court have been obeyed. |
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Define "Reference"
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BCO 41-1
A formal request (written representation and application) for advice from a lower court to a higher court. |
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Define "Appeal"
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BCO 42-1
A transfer to a higher court of a judicial case which has been ruled on by a lower court. |
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How Quickly Must An Appeal Be Filed?
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BCO 42-4
Within 30 days following the meeting of the court |
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Define "Complaint"
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BCO 43-1
A written representation made against some act or decision of a court of the Church |
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How quickly must a complaint be filed
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BCO 43-2
Within 30 days of the meeting of the court. |
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What Should Happen When A Member Moves Out Of The Community?
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BCO 46-1
it shall be his duty to transfer his membership by presenting a certificate of dismission from the Session of the church of which he is a member to the church with which he wishes to unite. When the church of which he is a member has no Session, or for other good reasons it seems impossible for the member to secure a certificate of dismission, he may be received by the Session upon other satisfactory testimonials, in which case the church of which he was a member shall be duly notified. |
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What should be done when a member neglects the church a year or more?
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BCO 46-2
They shall be notified, if possible, both in person and in writing of their covenant obligations and that if they persist they will be removed from the rolls. |
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What Is An Associate Member?
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A member of a church who is temporarily living outside of their permanent home. An associate member shall have all the
rights and privileges of that church, with the exception of voting in a congregational or corporation meeting, and holding an office in that church. |