Policy Revisions and Hearings

The changing policy review process is an essential aspect of any organization's governance framework. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, policies need to be regularly assessed and revised to remain relevant and effective. This process typically involves a systematic examination of existing policies, identification of gaps or areas for improvement, consultation with stakeholders, and the implementation of updated policies. The policy review process aims to ensure that the organization's policies align with its strategic objectives, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, reflect industry best practices, and address emerging risks. Efficient policy reviews require a multidisciplinary approach involving subject matter experts, legal counsel, compliance officers, and senior management. By adopting a comprehensive policy review process, organizations can proactively identify potential issues before they escalate into significant problems while promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct within the organization.

We now follow a Rule-Making Process

Code of Church Regulations: Current Policy Work and Hearing Schedule

Rest of 2026:

06/13/2026 - First Hearings: Banned Vendors, Circuit 1 Labor Law Posters, 2025 Annual Report, Gov't Structure, Executive Teams, Legislative Committees, Courts and Jurisdiction; Second Hearing: Employee Leave; Adoption Hearing: Exclusive Vendors

06/20/2026 - First Hearings: Meeting Spots: WNY; Circuit 2 Labor Posters; Competitive Vendors; Second Hearing: Go – Bags to CoCR – Ghost Hunting; Adoption Hearing: Go – Bags to CoCR – Bloodborne Pathogens and PPE, Go – Bags to CoCR – Bug Out Bag,

06/27/2026 - First Hearing: Safety Manual - OSHA, Go – Bags to CoCR – Workplace Safety, Go – Bags to CoCR – Family Get Together, Marriage Laws Cir. 1 - 3, Circuit 3 Offices and Maps, Adoption Hearing: Go – Bags to CoCR – EDC Bag, Legislative Rules of Order

June CoCR Merge: 2026 Spending Bills, 2026 Budget, Go–Bag to CoCR – Transportation Vehicles, Remote Work, Go – Bags to CoCR – Food Prep CPR, Community Based Ministry, 2025 Budget, 2025 Spending Bills, Church Legal Structure – CoCR, and Go – Bags to CoCR – Cert Response.

06/30/2026: CoCR Upload for Website, Last Day to Introduce Legislation

07/04/2026 - First Hearing: Hall of Fame Organizing Document, Second Hearing: Wedding Vendor Contracts – 2Y

07/11/2026 - First Hearing: 2023 Budget, 2024 Spending Bills, 2024 Budget; Adoption and Enactment Hearing: Politics and Sermons

07/18/2026 - First Hearing: 2022 Budget, 2023 Spending Bills, 2022 Annual Report, Federal Labor Posters, Federal Office Details, Adoption and Enactment: Legal Jurisdiction for Claims - CoCR, 2026 Form Dump, Higher Education – CoCR, ADA Act – CoCR, Religious Holidays – CoCR

07/25/2026 - First Hearings: 2022 Spending Bills; Circuit 1 Offices and Maps, Affiliated Businesses, Comms Strategy; Second Hearing: Banned Substances, Adopt and Enact: Go – Bags to CoCR – Evacuation Bag

08/01/2026 - First Hearing: 2021 Budget, 2021 Spending Bills, 2021 Annual Report, Circuit 2 Maps and Offices, Circuit 4 Maps, Circuit 4 Offices, Circuit 4 LLP, Circuit 4 Wedding Laws; Adoption and Enactment: Banned Vendors – 3Y, Circuit 1 LLP, 2025 Annual Report, Employee Leave Policy

08/08/2026 - First Hearing: 2020 Budget, 2020 Spending Bills, 2020 Annual Report, Circuit 3 LLP, 5th Circuit Wedding Laws, 5th Circuit Labor Postings, 5th Circuit Office Locations, 5th Circuit Office Maps

08/15/2026 - First Hearing: 2019 Budget, 2019 Annual Report, Amend – Emergency Communications, Technical Changes – Definitions, 6th Circuit Wedding Laws, 6th Circuit Labor Postings, 6th Circuit Office Locations, 6th Circuit Office Maps, Second Hearing: Federal Circuit(s) Map

08/22/2026 - First Hearing: 2023 Annual Report; 2024 Annual Report

08/29 - 09/05: No CoCR Activity at this time

09/12/2026 - Second Hearing: Employee Manual and Employment Act – CoCR

09/19: No CoCR Activity at this time

09/26/2026 - First Hearing: Repeal of Policies – HR Approval

September CoCR Merge: CoCR Merge: Suspension and Ex-Communication – CoCR, Church Code of Ethics – CoCR, Exclusive Vendor Contracts,

09/30/2026: CoCR Upload for Web Site,

10/01 - 10/17: No CoCR Activity at this time

10/24/2026 - Legislature Committees, Courts and Jurisdiction, Executive Teams, General Structure of Church Government

10/31 - 12/31: No CoCR Activity at this time

Mid Nov 2026: 2027 CoCR Introductions Begin!

12/31/2026: CoCR Upload for Website

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