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:

Calendar Assignments for 2027 begin in November. More Details Soon!

08/29/2026 - Second Hearing: Competitive Vendor Contracts; Adoption and Enactment Hearing: 2023 Budget, 2024 Spending Bills, 2024 Budget

09/05/2026 - Second Hearing: Marriage Laws Cir. 1 - 3; Adoption and Enactment: 2022 Budget, 2023 Spending Bills, 2022 Annual Report, Federal Labor Posters, Federal Office Details

09/12/2026 - Second Hearing: Employee Manual and Employment Act – CoCR, Circuit 3 Offices and Maps

09/19: No CoCR Activity at this time

09/26/2026 - First Hearing: Repeal of Policies – HR Approval, Adoption and Enactment; 2022 Spending Bills, 2021 Spending Bills, 2020 Spending Bills, Banned Substance and Smoking – CoCR

September CoCR Merge: Suspension and Ex-Communications, Church Code of Ethics, Exclusive Vendor Contracts, Go – Bags to CoCR – Bug Out Bag, Go – Bags to CoCR – BBP / PPE, Go – Bags to CoCR – EDC Bag, Legislative Rules of Order, Politics and Sermons, Legal Jurisdiction for Claims - CoCR, 2026 Form Dump, Higher Education – CoCR, ADA Act – CoCR, Religious Holidays – CoCR, Go – Bags to CoCR – Evacuation Bag, Go – Bags to CoCR – Ghost Hunting, 2025 Annual Report, Employee Leave Policy, Go–Bags to CoCR – Workplace Safety, Go – Bags to CoCR – Family Get Together, Hall of Fame Organizing Document

09/30/2026: CoCR Upload for Website

10/03/2026 - Adoption and Enactment: 2021 Annual Report, 2020 Annual Report, 2019 Annual Report, 2019 Budget, Amend – Emergency Communications, Systemwide / Federal Map

10/10/2026 - Adoption and Enactment: 2021 Budget, 2020 Budget, 2023 Annual Report; 2024 Annual Report

10/17: No CoCR Activity at this time

10/24/2026 - Second Hearing: Legislature Committees, Courts and Jurisdiction, Executive Teams, General Structure of Church Government, Circuit 6 District Office, Circuit 6 District Maps, Circuit 6 LLP, Circuit 6 Wedding Laws

10/31 - 11/07: No CoCR Activity at this time

11/14/2026: Second Hearing: Safety Manual - OSHA

Mid Nov 2026: 2027 CoCR Introductions Begin!

11/21/2026 - Second Hearing: Affiliated Businesses, Comms Strategy; Circuit 1 Offices and Maps, Circuit 2 Maps and Offices, Circuit 3 LLP, Circuit 4 Maps, Circuit 4 Offices, Circuit 4 LLP, Circuit 4 Wedding Laws; 5th Circuit Wedding Laws, 5th Circuit Labor Postings, 5th Circuit Office Locations, 5th Circuit Office Maps

11/28/2026 - Second Hearing: Technical Changes – Definitions

12/01 - 12/26: No CoCR Activity at this time

Dec. CoCR Merge: Banned Vendors – 3Y, Circuit 1 LLP, Meeting Spots Western NY, Circuit 2 LLP, Wedding Vendor Contracts – 2Y

12/31/2026: CoCR Upload for Website

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