More than two-thirds of all presbyteries gave their approval to the remit. (Of 85 presbyteries, 60 voted in favour and 16 voted against. Results were not received from the remaining 9 presbyteries.) The Sub-Executive, therefore, declared that the remit has passed. 

The policy change will come into effect on July 1, 2010, which was the date fixed by the 40th General Council (2009).  

It will apply for the first time to the next cycle of the transfer and settlement process. Candidates for the Order of Ministry who are recommended for ordination or commissioning in 2011 will be required to make a decision by February 1, 2011 as to whether they agree to transfer and settlement, or will seek a call or an appointment. 

A small working group of the Permanent Committee on Ministry and Employment Policies and Services is developing a proposal for financial incentives for candidates who agree to transfer and settlement. The working group will present recommendations to the Permanent Committee in September.