The Standing Commissions authorized under Canonical Law are permanent commissions designated to address important matters of the General Assembly during meetings.

 

The composition of Standing Commissions are detailed in Canonical Law where the Bishop is appointed by the Convocation of Bishops and approved by the Congress of Delegates, and the other members are appointed from the Order of Clergy (except Bishops) and the Order of Laity by the Congress of Delegates and confirmed by the Convocation of Bishops.

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These are the authorized Standing Commissions of the General Assembly:

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• Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons

• Standing Commission on Ecumenical Relations

• Standing Commission on Health

• Standing Commission on Human Affairs

• Standing Commission on the Church in Metropolitan Areas

• Standing Commission on Peace with Justice

• Standing Commission on the Structure of the Church

• Standing Commission on World Mission

• Standing Commission on Stewardship and Development

• Standing Commission on Evangelism

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In addition to the Standing Commissions, the General Assembly is authorized by Canonical Law to form Joint Standing Committees such as:

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• The Joint Standing Committee on Planning and Arrangements for the General Assembly

• The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Apostolic Overseer

• Committee on the State of the Church

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