Section 1. General Statement.  

There shall be an annual congregational business meeting of the church for the hearing of reports, the election of officers, and the transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting. Special congregational business meetings may be called at other times at the discretion of the elders. 

Section 2. Notice of meetings. 

Paragraph A. Notice of all congregational business meetings shall be given at regular worship services on two successive Lord’s Days immediately prior to the meetings. However, in the case of an emergency, a meeting may be called on shorter notice by notifying each regular member by mail of the time, place, and purpose of the meeting. 

Paragraph B. Congregational business meetings for the hearing of special reports or for seeking the counsel of the congregation may be called on shorter notice, but no vote may be taken or other business transacted at such meetings. 

Section 3. Quorum.  

The regular members present at any properly convened congregational business meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. 

Section 4. Chairmanship.  

The chairman of the board of elders shall preside at all congregational business meetings. In the case of his absence or inability to serve, the elders shall appoint another of their number to preside. 

Section 5. Voting. 

Paragraph A. All regular members who have reached the age of eighteen years and are in good standing in the church may vote on any question properly brought before the congregation. 

Paragraph B. Unanimity of heart and mind under God shall at all times be sought and prayed for (Acts 6:5), but when unanimity is not realized, not less than a two—thirds majority of the members present and voting shall be required to make a resolution valid. 

Paragraph C. Absentee ballots are not permitted.