# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1981_S116
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6.23 Personnel of Boards of Control

a. Except for the two theological seminaries each
Board of Control shall include the following voting
members:

1. The President of the geographical District in
which the synodical institution is located. He may
designate a District Vice-President as his standing
representative.

2. At least five and no more than nine members,
as specified by the charter or corporate articles of the
institution. who shall be elected at the conventions of
the Synod for terms of 4 years in such manner that
about one half of the members shall be elected at each
convention of the Synod. The elective members shall
include one to three pastors, one or two teachers, and
three to five laymen.

b. The Board of Control of the theological semi-
naries shall consist of the following voting members.

1. Three pastors, two teachers, and four laymen
elected by the Synod. These shall be elected at the
convention of the Synod for terms of 4 yearsinsucha
manner that approximately one half of the elected
members shall be elected at each convention of the
Synod.

2. A Vice-President of the Synod appointed by the
President of the Synod.

3. The President of the geographical District in
which the seminary is located.

6.33 Board of Control Meetings

a. The Board of Control shall meet at regular
intervals. It shall meet at least three times each year,
including special meetings.

b. The president of the institution shall attend
Board of Control meetings in an advisory capacity.
The president may with the board's consent occa-
sionally ask other institutional officers to assist in
reporting on special matters.

6.35 Board of Control Organization

a. Each Board of Control shall elect a chairman, a
vice-chairman, a secretary, and any other officer
whom its charter or corporate articles may require.

5.113 Directors of Christian Education
(Same as present 4.84)

5.115 Applicants from Affiliated Church
Bodies

(Same as present 4.85)

5.117 Teacher Colloquies in Argentina
(Same as present 4.87)

G. ADMISSION TO THE DEACONESS
MINISTRY BY COLLOQUY

5.121 and following

(Same as present 4.91-4.98, although changes need
to be made)

H. LAY MINISTERS
5.131 and following
(Same as present 4.101-4.107)

I. CONFERENCES OF PASTORS
AND TEACHERS

5.141 and following
(Same as present 4.111-4.117)

VI. COLLEGES AND SEMINARIES
A. BOARDS OF REGENTS
6.01 Membership

Each college and seminary of the Synod shall be
governed, subject to general policies set by the Synod.
by a board of regents.

a. The Board of Regents of each theological semi-
nary shall consist of the following voting members:

1. three pastors. one teacher, and three laypersons
elected by the convention of the Synod:

2. a Vice-President of the Synod designated by the
President of the Synod;

3. the President of the geographical District in
which the seminary is located.

b. The Board of Regents of each college shall
consist of the following voting members:

1. one pastor. one teacher. and three laypersons
elected by the convention of the Synod:

2. one pastor, one teacher, and one layperson
elected by the geographical District in which the
institution is located, together with the President of
that geographical District or a District Vice-President
as his standing representative.