# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S766
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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PROPOSED SYNODICAL HANDBOOK

titled to vote upon presenting to the Secretary at the
Opening of the Convention the proper credentials signed
by his pastor and

255. Regular Attendance of Delegates

ment. All delegates who arrive late or leave early
or who do not attend at all shall Present a written
excuse,

S. H. 32. H ‘
DISTRICTS oF SYNOD
(Const., Art. XI)
OFFICERS OF DISTRICTS

257. Presidents and Vice-Presidents of Districts

A, Every District of Synod shall elect a District
President and two or more District Vice-Presidents,

‘A majority, not a mere plurality, of votes shall be

S.H. 26.1

B. Each District President is by virtue of his office
a regional Vice-President of Synod, representing Synod
in his respective territory. He shall, therefore, period-
ically report to the President of Synod.

(Partly new)

C. The District President shall make an official re-
Port to the District at its convention, .

259. Secretaries and Treasurers of Districts

Every District of Synod shall elect a Secretary and
a Treasurer. A majority, not a mere plurality, of votes
shall be required for such election.

S. H. 27,2

261. Qualification of District Officers

The President, the Vice-Presidents, the Secretary,
the Treasurer, and the members of the Board of
Directors of every District shall be members of voting
congregations,

S. H, 27, 3, (Partly new)

263. Conflicting Offices
No one shall be elected to an office in any District