Board of Pensions elects new president
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Closed meeting policy changed as GAC considers budget, staff issues
LOUISVILLE — The General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has changed its policy regarding closed meetings to allow it to exclude “corresponding members” from such discussions.