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

2026: Introduction Period (As Needed through 06/30)

04/04/2026 - Introductions (5); First Hearing: Go – Bags to CoCR – Food Prep CPR, Second Hearing: Suspension and Ex-Communication – CoCR

04/11/2026 - Introductions (5); First Hearing: 2025 Spending Bills, 2025 Budget, Go – Bags to CoCR – Ghost Hunting: Second Hearing: Banned Substances, Legal Structure, Politics and Sermons: Community-Based Ministry, Code of Ethics; Final Enactment: 2026 Spending Bills, and 2026 Budget

04/18/2026 - First Hearing: Go – Bags to CoCR – Cert Response, Continuing Education, ADA Act, Church Holidays

04/25/2026 - First Hearing: Exclusive Vendors

05/02/2026 - First Hearings: Go – Bags to CoCR – Bloodborne Pathogens and PPE, Go – Bags to CoCR – Bug Out Bag, Employee Leave; Adoption Hearing: Go – Bags to CoCR – Transportation Vehicles

05/09/2026 - First Hearing: Go – Bags to CoCR – EDC Bag; Adoption Hearing: Remote Work; Second Hearing: Legislative Rules of Order

05/16 and 5/23: No CoCR Activity at this time

05/30/2026 - First Hearing: Employee Manual and Employment Act – CoCR

06/06/2026 - First Hearings: Go – Bags to CoCR – Evacuation Bag, Federal Circuit(s) Map

06/13/2026 - First Hearings: Banned Vendors, Circuit 1 Labor Law Posters, 2025 Annual Report

06/20/2026 - First Hearings: Meeting Spots: WNY; Circuit 2 Labor Posters; Competitive Vendors

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

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

07/04: No CoCR Activity at this time

07/11/2026 - First Hearing: 2023 Budget, 2024 Spending Bills, 2024 Budget

07/18/2026 - First Hearing: 2022 Budget, 2023 Spending Bills, 2022 Annual Report, Federal Labor Posters, Federal Office Details

07/25/2026 - First Hearings: 2022 Spending Bills; Circuit 1 Offices and Maps

08/01/2026 - First Hearing: 2021 Budget, 2021 Spending Bills, 2021 Annual Report; Circuit 2 Maps and Offices

08/08/2026 - First Hearing: 2020 Budget, 2020 Spending Bills, 2020 Annual Report, Circuit 3 LLP

08/15/2026 - First Hearing: 2019 Budget, 2019 Annual Report

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

8/29 - 12/31: No CoCR Activity at this time

Nov 2026: 2027 CoCR Introductions Begin!

12/31/2026: CoCR Upload for Website

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