# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S449
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CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS 449

Resolution 6

Subject: Handbook, Section 2.11, Organization of Boards,
Commissions, and Committees ~

Wuereas, All Boards and Commissions of Synod ought to be
in a position to draw up their own regulations for the conduct of
their officers; and

Wuereas, These regulations ought to be reviewed by the Com-
mittee on Constitutional Matters in order for this committee to
perform its duties of preventing conflicts with the Constitution
and Bylaws of Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, To amend Section 2.11, now reading:

“All boards, commissions, and committees shall organize at
the first meeting after their election or appointment and shall
conduct their business in accordance with accepted parliamentary
rules,” so as to read as follows:

“2.11. Organization of Boards, Commissions, and Committees.

“ga, All boards, commissions, and committees shall organize at
the first meeting after their election or appointment and shall con-
duct their business in accordance with accepted parliamentary
rules.”

“b. The board or commission under which salaried executives
serve shall draft the necessary regulations for the conduct of their
offices. These regulations and any changes therein shall be sub-
mitted to the Committee on Constitutional Matters for review to
avoid any possible conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws.”

Resolution 8
Subject: Handbook, Section 3.27, Secretary and Treasurer
Wuereas, The present Section 3.27 reads as follows:
“3.27. Secretary and Treasurer
“Every District of Synod shall elect a Secretary and a Treas-
urer. A majority of votes shall be required for such election”; and
Wuereas, With the adoption of 3.33 the second sentence of 3.27
becomes superfluous; therefore be it
Resolved, To amend 3.27 by striking the last sentence so that
the paragraph reads:
“3.27. Secretary and Treasurer
“Every District of Synod shall elect a Secretary and a Treas-

urer.”