As it is most frequently used by
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), common consent, more commonly known as a
sustaining, is the act of publicly showing one's support for a specific leader in a particular church calling or position by the uplifted right hand. The principle requires consent from all members of an organization before the action of
setting apart may take place. Local leaders are typically sustained by a local congregation before they officially begin
their role. If a person objects, they would typically be met with individually to share their concerns and the sustaining may be put on hold until the objection is heard. General leaders are sustained by the church at large in
general,
stake, and
ward conferences. New doctrine is presented to the church before being canonized as a part of the
standard works. ==See also==