Canon 108

1. The patriarch is to open the synod of bishops of the patriarchal Church and also, with the consent of the same synod, to

transfer, postpone, suspend and dissolve it. 2. After hearing

the members of the synod of bishops of the patriarchal Church,

the patriarch is also to prepare the agenda to be observed in

examining questions as well as to submit it for approval at the

opening session of the synod. 3. During the synod of bishops

of the patriarchal Church, individual bishops can add other questions to those on the agenda if at least one-third of the members

present at the synod consent.