A053 Amend Canons IV.2, IV.8.1, and IV.8.5 Regarding the Role of Intake officers
Due to their potential roles later in Title IV proceedings, various persons should not serve as a Title IV Intake Officer. The role of pastoral care in Title IV is important, and pastoral care providers are one of the roles that should not serve as an Intake Officer. Additionally, bishops should ensure appropriate pastoral care to all affected persons and communities.
Explanation
Due to their potential roles later in Title IV proceedings, various persons should not serve as a Title IV Intake Officer. The role of pastoral care in Title IV is important, and pastoral care providers are one of the roles that should not serve as an Intake Officer. Additionally, bishops should ensure appropriate pastoral care to all affected persons and communities.