Canon 110

1. The synod of bishops of the patriarchal Church is exclusively competent to make laws for the entire patriarchal Church which

obtain force according to the norm of can. 150, 2 and 3. 2.

The synod of bishops of the patriarchal Church is the tribunal in

the patriarchal Church according to the norm of can. 1062. 3.

The synod of bishops of the patriarchal Church conducts the election of the patriarch, bishops and candidates for offices mentioned in can. 149. 4. The synod of bishops of the patriarchal

Church is not competent for administrative actions unless the

patriarch determines otherwise for certain actions or common law

reserves some actions to the synod, with due regard for the

Canons which require the consent of the synod of bishops of the

patriarchal Church.