Assembly Roles and Rules

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New Voting Member Orientation

On Monday, August 15, at 11 a.m., new voting members are invited to attend an orientation session in Marriott Orlando World Center. Secretary David D. Swartling and other churchwide staff will review the major components of the Pre-Assembly Report, highlight deadlines and discuss parliamentary procedure. Watch a pre-assembly primer that highlights the responsibilities of voting members. 

Parliamentary Procedure with David Swartling

Going to the assembly? Watch an overview of parliamentary procedure. This video is designed to increase your understanding of the rules to
facilitate discussion and reduce any anxiety about your participation in the process.