# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S780
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PROPOSED SYNODICAL HANDBOOK

his appeal. The appeal shall be sent to the President
of Synod or to the respective District President, whc
shall forward it to the Board of Appeals in order to
initiate the proper procedure. All pleadings shall be
in writing, and a copy shall be furnished the appellee
and the Board of Appeals. This does not exclude per-
sonal appearance and oral presentation.
Proc., 1941, 274

382. Privilege of the Floor
No appellant whose case is being reviewed by
Synod’s Board of Appeals or any special committee
on appeals shall be given the privilege of the floor to
speak on any matter related to his appeal before the
Board or committee has. submitted its report to the
convention. ,

383. Circularization Prohibited
While a case is still undecided, neither party to the

_case shall circularize the members of the District or

Synod. No appeal shall be entertained by any Board
of Appeals or by Synod until a person circularizing
shall disavow his unethical conduct.

Proc., 1941, 274

385. Principles Governing Boards of Appeals

The Boards of Appeals shall be governed in their
acts and judgments by Christian principles as they ‘are
laid down in Scripture, by the Constitution and By-
Laws of Synod, and by the generally accepted rule of
justice.

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387, Notification of Decision

The Boards of Appeals shall promptly send copies
of their decisions to the appellant, the appellee, and
the President of Synod, respectively the District Presi-
dent. The Boards shall retain the original for their
own files,

Proc., 1941, 275

EDUCATION
BOARD FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

401, Membership of Board for Higher Education

A. A Board for Higher Education shall be elected
by Synod in accordance with its rules and regulations
for election. This Board shall consist of seven mem-
bers: two pastors, two teachers or superintendents of
schools, and three laymen.

B. Vacancies on the Board for Higher Education
shall be filled by the President of Synod in conjunction
with the Vice-Presidents.

C. The term of office of Board members shall be six
years; four members shall be elected in one trien-
nium and three in the next. No person shall hold
membership for more than two consecutive terms,

D. The presidents of Synod’s educational institu-
tions in the United States and Canada shall constitute
a standing advisory committee, which shall meet at the
call of the Board. The Board may appoint special
committees and technical advisers.