* FINAL VERSION - Concurred
Resolution:A010
Title:Amending Rule 2 of the House of Deputies Rules of Order
Topic:Rules of Order
Committee:03 - Rules of Order
House of Initial Action:Deputies
Proposer:House of Deputies President's Council of Advice

Resolved, That Rule of Order 2 of the House of Deputies be amended to read as follows:

2. The daily sessions of the House shall be opened with prayer, and prayer for Missions shall be had daily at noon midday. Any deputy may request the President to call for prayer at other times and the President may initiate such prayer as deemed appropriate.


EXPLANATION

Requiring the business of the House to stop for prayer precisely at noon often interrupts the business of the House. The amendment is intended to provide flexibility and to conform our invitation to prayer to our practice.

* Note: The final language, as well as the final status of each resolution, is being reviewed by the General Convention office. The Journal of the 76th General Convention and the Constitution and Canons will be published once the review process has been completed.