# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S752
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PROPOSED SYNODICAL HANDBOOK

the convention. Every member of Synod shall have
the right to object to any appointment made to such
committees. There shall be adequate lay representa-
tion on all committees,

S.H. 18.4

119. Parliamentary Rules at Conventions
The President shall conduct the sessions of Synod
according to accepted parliamentary rules and shall so
arrange the schedule of business that the sessions of
Synod do not extend beyond ten business days.
S. H. 18.6

121. Order of Business at Conventions
The President shall, at the first session and during
the course of the succeeding sessions of Synod, an-
nounce the order of business for the following days.
S. H. 18,5

123. Daily Minutes at Conventions
Brief daily minutes shall be read at synodical con-
ventions.
S. H. 59.5

125. Absences at Conventions
All duly elected delegates and advisory members
shall attend all sessions regularly until final adjourn-
ment. All delegates who arrive late or leave early or
who do not attend at all shall present a written excuse.
S. H. 18,7

127, Distribution of Synodical Reports
A printed copy of the Official Proceedings of each
convention shall be mailed by Concordia Publishing
House to every pastor in Synod for the information
and use of the pastor and the members of his parish,
The cost shall be paid by Synod.
S. H. 59. 5. b,

129. Time and Place of Next Convention
Before adjournment, Synod shall decide upon the
time and place of the next convention. If Synod fails
to do this, the President shall do so. In case of neces-
sity he may change the appointed time and place of
meeting.
S. H. 18.8

REPRESENTATION AT THE SYNODICAL
CONVENTIONS
(Const., Art. IX)

VOTING REPRESENTATIVES

131, Electoral Circuits of Member Congregations

Every five to ten member congregations shall form
an electoral circuit which shall elect one pastor and one
layman and their alternates to represent them at the
conventions of Synod. Large congregations shall form
small circuits, and small congregations shall form large
circuits. A fractional portion remaining after the cir-
cuits have been formed shall be entitled to the same
representation as a complete circuit.

S. H. 19.1