# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S458
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458 CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS

Wuereas, The nature of the position of editor of the Lutheran
Witness and the manner of his appointment has considerable sig-
nificance for the church; and

Wuereas, Several proposals have been presented concerning
the procedure for the appointment of the editor of the Lutheran
Witness, but time is lacking for an adequate study of the entire
matter; therefore be it

Resolved, That Section 11.81 be amended to read:

“The Lutheran Witness shall be an official organ of Synod. It
shall be edited by a full-time editor.”

And Section 11.97 be amended to read:

“Concordia Publishing House shall pay the salary of the editor
and all expenses of the editors and the editorial board.”

And Sections 11.83 and 11.85 be suspended for the next trien-
nium; and be it further

Resolved, That the editorial board in consultation with the
present editor make whatever arrangements for his future service
as editor they find necessary.

Resolved, That the editorial board provided in Section 11.87,
together with the President and the Vice-Presidents of Synod, and
the Board of Directors, shall appoint an editor for the interim when
such appointment becomes necessary, each group to have a col-
lective vote; and be it further

Resolved, That a committee be appointed by the President of
Synod to study the objectives and functions of the Lutheran Wit-
ness and the procedure for appointment of the editor of the Lu-
theran Witness and the nature of his position, and to bring in
recommendations to the 1959 synodical convention; and be it finally

Resolved, That the same committee study the objectives and
functions of Der Lutheraner and the procedure for appointment of
the editor of Der Lutheraner and the nature of his position, and
bring in recommendations to the 1959 synodical convention.

Congregations in Georgia to Be Amalgamated
with the Florida-Georgia District
(Memorial 511)
Wuereas, At the present time four synodical Districts have
affiliate congregations within the State of Georgia; and

Wuereas, The Florida-Georgia District has undertaken a very
energetic campaign of mission expansion within the State of
Georgia; and

Wuereas, The Florida-Georgia District has rearranged its cir-