Motions / Parliamentary for the Annual Meeting 2026

Beginning of Business Meeting:  

1. Call to Order

• Moderator:  "I hereby call to order our business meeting annual session" 

2. Adoption of the Agenda

• Moderator: “If there are no objections, we will adopt the agenda as presented by unanimous consent (pause briefly). Hearing no objection, the agenda is adopted.”

3. Special Meeting Rules

1. Each agenda item will have a 15 minute time limit for discussion.

2. Each messenger will be given 3 minutes to speak for or against each motion.

3. If extended time is needed, the moderator will come back to the body to request an extension of 10 mins.

4. If a messenger requests information when another messenger is speaking, the moderator will ask whether the messenger will yield time or wishes to continue without addressing the question.

5. Members should rise when making nominations and need not be recognized by the chair unless he or she wishes to speak in debate on it at the same time. Nominated individuals may decline and not appear on the ballot.

• Moderator: “If there are no objections, we will adopt the special meeting rules shared in advance of this meeting (pause briefly). Hearing no objection, the special meeting rules are adopted”

4. Credential

• Moderator:  "We now call on the Secretary to forward to us our attendance and so establish a quorum."

• Quorum:  Bong announces the number of messengers seated and the number of churches represented (Article III of BL: quorum=one third of affiliated churches), and any pertinent Robert’s Rules - 4 min 7:00-7:04 PM  

• Secretary: “Number registered messengers representing number churches are seated.”

• 2024 Minutes: Charlene motions to approve the 2024 minutes

5. Election of Officers and Leadership Team

• Moderator: “The Network Leadership Council submits the following nominations for the Leadership Council the following..."

• Moderator: “The Network Leadership Council submits the following nominations for the office of (Moderator, Vice-Moderator, Treasurer, Secretary).”

• Name is nominated and the nominee has accepted the nomination.

• Are there any further nominations for the office of the ___________ from the floor?

6. Motion Regarding the 2026 Budget

• Motion:  The Network Leadership Council moves that the proposed 2026 annual budget, as prepared and recommended, be approved as presented.

• Background (if needed): The 2026 budget outlines projected revenues and expenditures, supports program goals, and ensures the financial sustainability of the organization. The Finance Committee has conducted a thorough review and recommends its adoption.  Here are the features to look out for: 

1. On Income:

• Total Income is reduced from 110,500 (2025) to 104,700, a 5.25% reduction. This reflects our actual income (est. 70k) and allows a margin of faith (48.57%).

• Others is income generated from trainings, camps, and retreats ($6,530).

2. On Expense:

• All ministry budgets are down an average of 25%. 

• Communications and Administrative expenses are up by 5%

• Total expenses are down by 10%

7. Motion Regarding the 2026 Calendar

• Motion: The Network Leadership Council moves that the proposed 2026 organizational calendar be adopted as presented.

• Background (if needed):  The proposed calendar includes key dates for organizational activities, events, deadlines, and meetings for the year 2026. The Leadership Team has reviewed and aligned the schedule to support operational efficiency and member engagement.

8. Report on the Proposed Constitution and By Laws

• Moderator: “The chair recognizes Pastor Jamie to give a report on the proposed constitution and bylaws.”