A139 (Amend Canon IV.6.4 -Intake Timeline)
House of Bishops Message #188
The House of Bishops informs the House of Deputies that on Jun 26, 2024 it considered resolution A139 (Amend Canon IV.6.4 -Intake Timeline). The house acted to:
Concur
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,
That the 81st General Convention amend Canon IV.6.4 to read as follows:
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Sec. 4. Upon receipt of such information, the Intake Officer may undertake such initial inquiry as he or she deems necessary, and shall incorporate the information into a written intake report, including as much specificity as possible. Within 45 days after receiving information concerning an Offense, the Intake Officer must provide copies of the intake report to the other members of the Reference Panel and to the Church Attorney. The 45 days may be extended with consent of the reference panel.
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Sec. 4. Upon receipt of such information, the Intake Officer may undertake such initial inquiry as he or she deems necessary, and shall incorporate the information into a written intake report, including as much specificity as possible. Within 45 days after receiving information concerning an Offense, the The Intake Officer shall must provide copies of the intake report to the other members of the Reference Panel and to the Church Attorney. The 45 days may be extended with consent of the reference panel.