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:''Additionally, such a local church shall be be a doctrinally sound Christian church; and any such dispute over such will be decided by a simple majority vote of the Board of Administrators (following a due diligence review). Only a member of either the Board of Administrators or by a member of the Community Advisory Committee may bring forth the dispute to be voted on. In cases where such a local Christian church is dissolved or the Board Member leaves, the Board Member shall promptly inform the Board of Administrators and also begin the process of transferring membership to another local Christian church. The member shall keep the Board of Administrators informed of such progress. If the Board of Administrators is not satisfied with such progress, a Board Member may motion to begin the process to remove the Board Member (no second required). If the Board Member holds an officer position on the Board, an election must also occur to prevent a vacancy. | :''Additionally, such a local church shall be be a doctrinally sound Christian church; and any such dispute over such will be decided by a simple majority vote of the Board of Administrators (following a due diligence review). Only a member of either the Board of Administrators or by a member of the Community Advisory Committee may bring forth the dispute to be voted on. In cases where such a local Christian church is dissolved or the Board Member leaves, the Board Member shall promptly inform the Board of Administrators and also begin the process of transferring membership to another local Christian church. The member shall keep the Board of Administrators informed of such progress. If the Board of Administrators is not satisfied with such progress, a Board Member may motion to begin the process to remove the Board Member (no second required). If the Board Member holds an officer position on the Board, an election must also occur to prevent a vacancy. | ||
*Affirm and subscribe to (in good conscience) an acceptable historically reformed confession of faith, which currently includes: | *Affirm and subscribe to (in good conscience) an acceptable historically reformed confession of faith, which currently includes: | ||
**(1560) Scots Confession | **(1560) Scots Confession | ||
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:''The Board of Administrators, by a simple majority vote, may approve an applicant who affirms and subscribes to a confession of faith that is not listed -or- is an Anglican applicant that holds to the 39 Articles of Religion. If the Board of Administrators approves an applicant who holds to a confession of faith that is not listed, the above list of acceptable confessions shall be updated to include such document.'' | :''The Board of Administrators, by a simple majority vote, may approve an applicant who affirms and subscribes to a confession of faith that is not listed -or- is an Anglican applicant that holds to the 39 Articles of Religion. If the Board of Administrators approves an applicant who holds to a confession of faith that is not listed, the above list of acceptable confessions shall be updated to include such document.'' | ||
* Possess enough basic knowledge for and is capable of utilizing the [[wiki]] information system platform that [[ReformedWiki.org]] uses. | * Possess enough basic knowledge for and is capable of utilizing the [[wiki]] information system platform that [[ReformedWiki.org]] uses. | ||
* Possess a notable/reputable background or leadership role in and/or educational credentials within the Reformed Christian faith tradition or community. | * Possess a notable/reputable background or leadership role in and/or educational credentials within the Reformed Christian faith tradition or community. | ||
<strong>Notice:</strong> All or some of these above provisions may not be enforceable, if the Board of Administrators (see list of members above) is at or below the minimum number of Members (which is currently set to seven ("7") members). If the Board's membership is at or below the minimum number of members, the Administrators shall work towards electing new members to the Board of Administrators. | <strong>Notice:</strong> All or some of these above provisions may not be enforceable, if the Board of Administrators (see list of members above) is at or below the minimum number of Members (which is currently set to seven ("7") members). If the Board's membership is at or below the minimum number of members, the Administrators shall work towards electing new members to the Board of Administrators. |