# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S196
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196 RESOLUTIONS

PROPOSED WORDING

4.31 Representation

... The Circuit Counselor ordinarily serves as chair-
man ofthe Circuit Forum, but the Circuit Forum may
‘elect any other member to serve in that capacity.

Action: None.

To Decline Overture 5-80
(Circuit Layman Counselor)
RESOLUTION 5-41
Overture 5-80 (CW, pp. 233—234)

WHEREAS, A layman is eligible to serve as chairman
of the Circuit Forum, and thus the intent of 5-80 is
already satisfied; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 5-80 be declined. |
Action: None.

To Refer Proposed Bylaws for Study
"RESOLUTION 5-42
Report 5-02, II, G(CW, pp. 190—194)

Resolved, That this recommendation be returned to
the Commission on Structure for further study.

Action: None. *

To Allow Districts to Elect
Board Members to Six-Year Terms
RESOLUTION 5-43

Overture 5-77 A—D (CW, p. 233)

WHEREAS, Synodical Bylaw 3.125, speaking of the
Districts, states: “All terms shall be for three years”;
and

WHEREAS, It may be advantageous for Districts to
elect board members to six-year terms, allowing for
staggered terms; therefore be it ~

Resolved, That Bylaw 3.125 be changed to allow
Districts to elect board members for six-year terms

(should this be their choice), thereby allowing for the
staggering of terms at the District level.

Action: Adopted (14).

PRESENT WORDING
H. LAY MINISTERS

5.131 Committee for Lay Ministers

a. Membership. The Committee for Lay
Ministers shall consist of one District President, one
parish pastor, one member of a synodical seminary
faculty, one member representing the lay ministry
program at Concordia College, Milwaukee, a Vice-

To Decline Change in Process
of Election of District Presidents

RESOLUTION 5-44
Overture 5-78 (CW, p. 233)

WHEREAS, The synodical Bylaws (3.127) make
adequate provision for the election of District Presi-
dents; and

WHEREAS, Such regulations have proved to be fully
adequate and provide'full franchise to each congrega-
tion of the District; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 5-78 be respectfully
declined.

Action: None.

To Refer Concept of Congregational
‘Referendum for Further Study

RESOLUTION 5-45
Overture 5-76 (CW, p. 233) |

WHEREAS, Overture 5-76 (cw, p. 233) proposes a
concept that deserves further study; therefore be it

Resolved, That the convention refer the overture to
the Commission on Constitutional Matters for study;
and be it further

Resolved, That the Commission on Constitutional
Matters report its findings to the next convention of the
Synod.

Action: None.

To Provide for Colloquy Committee
for Lay Ministers

RESOLUTION 5-46
Report 5-02, II, Q (CW, p. 196)
WHEREAS, A special committee for lay ministers no
longer seems necessary; and
WHEREAS, A Colloquy Committee for Lay Ministers
would meet the remaining needs in this area; therefore
be it .

Resolved, That the recommendation of the Commis.
sion on Structure be adopted:

PROPOSED WORDING

H. ADMISSION OF LAY MINISTERS
BY COLLOQUY

5.131 Colloquy Committee for Lay Ministers:

The Colloquy Committee for Lay Ministers shall
consist of a member of the executive staff of the Boa
for Professional Education Services appointed b i, ‘
board, a District President appointed by the Prev :
of the Synod, and the president of Concordia Colleg