The commission is to prepare a report to the 220th General Assembly (2012) of its findings and any recommended Book of Order changes. The commission is also to implement, within the powers granted it, any decisions forwarded from the 219th General Assembly (2010) and approved by presbyteries regarding the form and function of middle governing bodies with the report to the 220th General Assembly (2012).
The commission held its first meeting November 4-6 in Baltimore.