Advisory Opinions
Standing Rule G.2.e provides that the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly shall "give advisory opinions concerning the meaning of the provisions of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)." Through Advisory Opinions (AOs) the Stated Clerk offers a well-researched opinion and careful analysis on a provision or interpretation of the Constitution that is not clearly defined in the church’s life. It should be noted that Advisory Opinions are just that, opinions, and they are neither authoritative nor binding upon the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Special Administrative Review Updated 03/08 (PDF)
- Dissent and Defiance Updated 03/08 (PDF)
- Administrative Commission Updated 03/08 (PDF)
- Renunciation of Jurisdiction Updated 03/08 (PDF)
- Chaplains Recalled to Active Duty Updated 3/08 (PDF)
- Voting on and Reporting Proposed Book of Order Amendments Updated 4/09 (PDF)
- Ceremonies Blessing Same-Sex Relationships Updated 4/08 (PDF)
- G-6.0106b Updated 8/10 (PDF)
- Per Capita Apportionments Updated 4/09 (PDF)
- Clergy Compensation Updated 4/09 (PDF)
- Church Property Updated 5/09 (PDF)
- Who may preside at the celebration of the Sacraments? Updated 5/09 (PDF)
- Duties of a Stated Clerk Updated 6/09 (PDF)
- Receiving Ministers of Other Denominations Updated 5/09 (PDF)
- Alternative Form of Resolution Agreements (PDF)
- Criteria for Validating Ministry of Continuing Members (PDF)
- Schism (PDF)
- Discernment in Examining Bodies—G-6.0108 Updated 08/10 (PDF)
- Implementing the Trust Clause for the Unity of the Church Updated 04/19/12 (PDF)
- Honorably Retired Ministers (PDF)
- Ordination Standards and Examinations Essentials, Reformed Faith and Polity Updated 09/09 (PDF)
- Actions of the 218th General Assembly related to G-6.0106b and G-6.0108 Updated 07/09 (PDF)
- Regarding Rights of Ex-Officio Members on General Assembly Entities of PC(USA) 08/09 (PDF)
- Actions by the 219th General Assembly (2010) regarding G-6.0106b (PDF)