# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S232
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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232 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 6

Resolved, That Synod reaffirm its position that signatory con-
gregations of Synod do not surrender their autonomy because
these sections of the Synodical Handbook specifically state that
such visits are to be arranged “through the proper channels.”

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Limiting Tenure of Presidency
RESOLUTION 4, COMMITTEE 6

Memorial 508, page 460, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, Memorial 508, page 460, requests Synod to limit the
term of the synodical Presidency to three terms; and

Wuereas, The experience of cumulative terms may be ex-
tremely salutary; and

Wuereas, The same memorial requests Synod to make provi-
sion for the future of any pastors who have resigned their pastorate
to serve Synod as President or Vice-President after the permitted
number of terms has been served; and

Wuereas, Sections 2.31 b and 2.37 b of the synodical Handbook
adequately provide for such situations; therefore be it

Resolved, That Memorial 508 be declined.
Action: This resolution was adopted.

District Treasurer to Be Elected or Appointed
RESOLUTION 5-A, COMMITTEE 6

Memorial 510, page 462, Reports and Memorials
Memorial 511, page 462, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, Both Memorials 510 and 511, page 462, request that
Districts be given the right to elect or appoint District Treas-
urers; and

Wuereas, The statutes of some states require appointment of
the District Treasurer by the Board of Trustees; therefore be it

Resolved, That Section 3.27 of the synodical Handbook be
amended to read as follows:

3.27 Secretary

“Every District of Synod shall elect a Secretary”; and be it
further

Resolved, That a new section be inserted, numbered 3.28 to
read as follows:

“3.28 Every District shall elect a Treasurer or provide for the
appointment of a Treasurer.”

Action: This resolution was adopted by a unanimous vote.