# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S816
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PROPOSED SYNODICAL HANDBOOK ,

B. The Board shall be authorized to make special
appeals for aid and distribute the moneys received
in accordance with the need.

771. Subcommittees of the Board for Relief
The Board for Relief may, in conjunction with the
respective District President, appoint subcommittees to
assist in distributing moneys.

773. Disposal of Surplus
When more moneys are received than are needed
for any special purpose of relief, the surplus
remain in the treasury of the Board for Relief for
cases of emergency.
S. H. 124. K
CHARITY

775. Collection Beyond Congregational Bounds

Individuals, congregations, or groups of congrega-
tions within any District shall not collect moneys in
the District beyond the confines of the respective
congregations without obtaining the approval of the
District or its officials.

777. Collection Beyond District Bounds

Whenever the financial assistance of members of
Synod at large is sought, the approval of the Board
of Directors shall first be obtained.

779, Effect of Approval
The approval by Synod, or by a District, of a special
charitable undertaking shal] be only a recommenda-
_ tion and shall not be construed to obligate Synod or
a- District to support the undertaking.
S. H. 123f.
ANNUITIES
781, Synod’s Policy Regarding Annuities
Annuity agreements may name as ultimate bene-
ficiary any activity of Synod or one of its Districts
which activity is operated by, or is solely under the
control of, Synod or one of its Districts.
(Revised)
783. Annuity Agreements .
Annuity agreements may be made with individual
annuitants (single-life agreements) or with two annu-
itants (joint or survivorship agreements).

. 785. Annuity Rates
The annuity rates payable to annuitants shall be
fixed by the Board of Directors.
787, Administration of Annuity Funds
The annuity funds shall be administered by the
Treasurer of Synod.
789, Investments of Annuity Funds

Annuity funds shall be invested in accordance with
the prevailing rules of Synod governing the invest-
ment of trust funds.

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