# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S172
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To Reduce Number
of Synodical Vice-Presidents

RESOLUTION 5-01
Report 5-02, II, F (CW, pp. 189—190)

WHEREAS, For over a century and a quarter, gifted
and faithful servants of God have served their Lord and
their Synod in the office of Vice-President, giving
; ainselfishly of their talents to their church and to their
: ‘synodical President; and
‘ WHEREAS, Current technological developments and
jet travel have created new dimensions for the church’s
_ needs and have significantly altered the manner in
which the President of the Synod carries out the duties
.of his office; and

WHEREAS, The President of the Synod has at his
disposal an able and respected corps of churchmen for

__- ee

PRESENT WORDING

6.01 Membership

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

a. The Board of Regents of each theological
seminary shall consist of the following voting
members:

1. three pastors, one teacher, and three lay-
persons elected by the convention of the Synod;

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

5. STRUCTURE AND CONSTITUTION

assistance, advice, counsel, and representation at
District functions; and

WHEREAS, Ample provisions are madein the Bylaws
for the appointment of assistants to the President; and

WHEREAS, Substantial savings can accrue to the
Synod by reducing the number of Vice-Presidents;
therefore be it ‘

Resolved, That the Synod discontinue the offices of
Vice-Presidents, two through five, effective at the close
of this convention; and be it further

Resolved, That Bylaw6.01 a2 be changed by deleting
“Vice-President” and replacing it with “a representative
of his choosing, appointed by the President of the
Synod”; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Synod herewith expresses its
sincere thanks and gratitude to those dedicated and
faithful Vice-Presidents who have served and who are
currently serving that office.

PROPOSED WORDING

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
seminary shall consist of the following voting
members: ;

1. three pastors, one teacher, and three lay-
persons elected by the convention of the Synod;

2. arepresentative of his choosing, appointed by
the President of the Synod;

Action: Declined (2).

(An amendment to change “two” to “three” in the first
resolve failed.)

To Amend Bylaws
Regarding Vice-Presidents
_ RESOLUTION 5-02
Report 5-02 (CW, pp. 189—190)
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PRESENT WORDING
. 2. The Vice-Presidents
2.121 The First Vice-President -

The First Vice-President shall be a full-time
executive. He shall not bein charge ofa congregation
or hold a chair at any educational institution but may
be called as an assistant pastor, provided such
services do not interfere with his official duties as
First Vice-President. . ;

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WHEREAS, The acceptance of Res. 5-01 mandates
several changes in the Bylaws of the Synod; therefore be
it

Resolved, That the following changes be made:

PROPOSED WORDING

2. The Vice-President
2.121 The Vice-President

The Vice-President shall be a full-time executive.
He shall not be in charge of a congregation or hold a
chair at any educational institution but may be called
as an assistant pastor, provided such services do not
interfere with his official duties as Vice-President. He
shall be an elected adviser of the President and upon
the President’s request represent him in any of his
functions. ;