# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S765
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PROPOSED SYNODICAL HANDBOOK

B. The Committee on Nominations shall complete
its work in sufficient time to have the lists of candi-
dates published in the Book of Reports and Memorials.

(New)

241, Nominations for Boards of Control

The candidates for the boards of control for col-
leges, academies, and preparatory schools shall be pro-
posed by the respective Districts in which such insti-
tutions are located. The names of two candidates for
each position shall be submitted in alphabetical order,
and the list sent to the Secretary of Synod in ample
time to be passed on to the Committee on Nominations
and published in the Book of Reports and Memorials.
Vacancies occurring among the candidates shall be
filled by the candidates having the next highest number
of votes at the District convention.

(New) Cf. S.H. 61.2

243. District Presidents to Submit Lists
of Possible Candidates

Each District President shall compile and submit to
Synod’s Secretary, for delivery to the Committee on
Nominations, a list of pastors, teachers, and laymen
whom he regards as suitable candidates for the various
offices and boards of Synod, together with character-
ization of each candidate suggested by him. :

Proc., 1941, 271

245. Order of Names on Ballots

For all elections the names of the candidates, at
least two for each position, shall be printed in alpha-
betical order, without any distinctive marks.

DISTRICT CONVENTIONS

247, Rules of Order

‘The conventions of the Districts shall be governed
by the By-Laws adopted by Synod for its conventions,
in so far as these may be applicable. Each District may
adopt any other regulations, provided these are not
contrary to the Constitution and By-Laws of Synod.
The President of the District shall conduct the sessions
according to accepted parliamentary rules and shall so
arrange the schedule of business that the sessions do
not extend beyond ‘six business days.

249. Preacher at Opening Service

The President of Synod or his representative shall
deliver the sermon at the opening service.

251, President to Report on Synod

The President of Synod or his representative shall
report on the condition and affairs of Synod, its edu-
cational institutions, missions, finances, etc.

253. Accrediting of Delegates

The pastor of a voting congregation shall stand
accredited and entitled to vote. The lay delegate of
a voting congregation shall stand accredited and en-

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