Article VIII
Article VIII - Council of Appeal
Any matter involving controversy within this church, within the officers, or between the congregation and the officers, if it threatens to cause dissension and injury to the welfare of the church, must be called to the attention of the Elders. If the Elders fail to resolve the difficulty so as to allay dissension, any such matter may be taken to a Council of Appeal.
A Council of Appeal shall be formed at the request of the Elders or by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at a duly called congregational meeting. The Council shall consist of the Elders and/or Deacons and an equal number of other members in good standing to be chosen by the congregation. The congregation shall also appoint a chairman from those on the Council to preside at its meetings.
A quorum for a Council of Appeal shall be four of the officers, four laymen, and the chairman. If a member of the Council is unable to attend a meeting after the judicial process has begun, he may thereafter sit and hear the case but will be disqualified to vote on the final issue of the case.
The resolution of any matter shall require a two-thirds vote of a Council of Appeal. When a final decision of the Council of Appeal is announced to the congregation, that decision is final and the case is ended.
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