# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S758
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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PROPOSED SYNODICAL HANDBOOK

175. Treasurer as Depositary

The Treasurer shall act as the depositary for al)
funds in the hands of Synod’s Boards, commissions,
officers, and employees, who, by virtue of their office,
act as custodians or trustees of such funds.

S. H. 108. F, 1, a and b

177, Treasurer as Trust Officer
A. The Treasurer shall be ex officio the Trust Officer

of Synod.

B. He shall keep on file a correct list of all devises
and bequests which directly or indirectly have been
given to Synod.

C. In such list there shall be recorded the name of
the testator, the amount of money or the real estate
(including description) devised or bequeathed, the
stipulations of the will, if such have been made by
the testator, and the name of the executor or exec-

. utors. New legacies and bequests made to Synod, to

its institutions, and for any of its activities, shall be
reported to the Treasurer as soon as possible,

D. He shall at every session of Synod render a re-
port and a financial statement regarding all legacies
which he administers and also respecting such legacies
concerning which executors have reported to him.

S.H. 102. 2, a—1 :

179. Reports in the Official Organs of Synod
by the Treasurer

The Treasurer shall publish monthly in the Lutheran
Witness and Der Lutheraner the accumulated amounts
received from the respective District Treasurers during
the current fiscal year.

S. H. 108, 2

181, Authority of the Treasurer of Synod
to Borrow Money

The Treasurer shall be authorized to borrow money
in the name of Synod, provided the Board of Directors
has first determined the amounts and the conditions
under which such moneys shall be borrowed.

S. H. 25. C, 4

183. Safe Deposit Boxes

The Treasurer shall rent such adequate safe deposit
boxes in the name of Synod as may be approved by
the Board of. Directors, Synod’s bonds and other
negotiable securities shall be stored in such boxes.
Access to these boxes shall be regulated by the Board
of Directors.

S. H. 109. 9

185, Safeguarding of Records by the Treasurer

Synod’s books and records and its non-negotiable
securities shall be deposited in fireproof vaults pro-
vided by Synod.

S. H. 24.C, 3