# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S116
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116 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 1

which can be made to theological understanding and growth
through the results of this program, the work and budget of the
committee become a part of the duties of the Doctrinal Unity Com-
mittee of Synod. In this way a close liaison could be kept with
this synodical effort to strengthen the bonds of fellowship as well
as to seek to strengthen Lutheranism wherever opportunity offers;
and it is further

Recommended, To dismiss the Exchange Study Committee with
thanks.

Action: After several minor changes in wording had been
made by Committee 1, the Statement of Criteria and the recom-
mendations were adopted.

Administrative Adjustments and Policy Changes
RESOLUTION 5, COMMITTEE 1
Memorial 120, Section F, pages 149-168, Reports and Memorials

Resolved, To approve the following changes in the synodical
Handbook:
1.59 Other Advisory Representatives

b. Each of the Synod’s educational institutions shall be rep-
resented at synodical conventions by its president. Each faculty is
to elect representatives to enable each member to attend at least
one out of three synodical conventions.

4.22 Induction of Instructional Staff Members

Candidates assigned to a synodical educational institution by
the Board of Assignment shall be inducted into office in accordance
with accepted Lutheran forms for that purpose and shall be
solemnly pledged to the Scriptures as the inspired and inerrant
Word of God and to the Symbolical Books of the Lutheran Church
as a true exposition of the Scriptures. They may be ordained or
installed respectively by the District President or his representa-
tive, upon application for membership in the Synod.

6.07 Duties

c. prescribe such student admission and transfer standards as
are required in the interest of effective educational procedures,
as are in harmony with the Synod’s objectives of professional train-
ing, and commensurate with the purposes and capacities of the
individual institutions;

f. provide for visits to the institutions and require stated re-
ports from the boards of control, the presidents, and the faculties;

g. assess its need for professional staff, prescribe duties and