# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S805
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PROPOSED SYNODICAL HANDBOOK

MISSIONS IN EUROPE

615, Membership of the Board for Missions in Europe

A. The Board for Missions in Europe shall consist
of five members — three pastors and two laymen —
who shall be elected by Synod in accordance with its
rules and regulations for elections, ‘

B. The Board shall be empowered to fill any va-
cancy which may occur, subject to the approval of

e President of Synod.

C. The Secretary of Missions shall be an advisory

member of the Board. ‘

617. Duties of the Board for Missions in Europe

The Board for Missions in Europe shall conduct,
promote, or assist in all church work carried on in
Europe by Synod or affiliated bodies.

S. H. 97£f.

MISSIONS TO THE DEAF AND THE BLIND

619. Membership of the Board for Missions
to the Deaf and the Blind
A. The Board for Missions to the Deaf and the Blind
shall consist of five members — three pastors and two
laymen — who shall be elected by Synod in accord-
ance with its rules and regulations for election.
B. The Board shall be empowered to fill any va-
cancy which may occur, subject to the approval of
the President of Synod.

C. The Secretary of Missions shall be an advisory
member of the Board, .

621, Functions and Duties of Board for Missions
to the Deaf and the Blind

The Board for Missions to the Deaf and the Blind

and establish all general policies and practices to pre-
vail in these missions.

MISSIONS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

623. Membership of the Board for Missions:
in Foreign Countries

A. The Board for Missions in Foreign Countries
shall consist of eleven members, of whom at least six
shall be pastors,

It shall, if possible, include a former