# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S237
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CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS 237

Wuereas, The convention is well able to elect a Treasurer, as
it is well informed as to the ability of candidates, and election
preserves the democratic principle; and

Wuereas, A change in this report would require the amend-
ment of the Articles of Incorporation; therefore be it

Resolved, That this resolution be declined.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Frequency of Conventions
RESOLUTION 16, COMMITTEE 6

Memorial 502, page 434, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The growth of The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod, the scope and complexity of its expanding activities, and
the urgency of efficient synodical administration make it desirable
to have more frequent synodical conventions; and

Wuereas, More frequent conventions of shorter duration will
give opportunities and make it possible for a greater number of
laymen to attend; and

Wuereas, Biennial conventions will make possible a greater
exercise of the democratic principle on which Synod is founded;
and

Wuereas, The Articles of Incorporation permit synodical meet-
ings as often as Synod may determine; therefore be it

Resolved, That after the triennial convention in the year 1962
the conventions of Synod be held biennially; and be it further

Resolved, That Article VIII, Section A, paragraph 1 of Synod’s
Constitution be amended to read:

“Synod convenes every two years for its regular meetings.”

Action

After this resolution had been amended by inserting the words
“Resolved, that after the triennial convention in the year 1962 the
conventions of Synod be held biennially,” the resolution was
recommitted and was reported out by Committee 6 as Resolution 22.

Concordia Historical Institute
RESOLUTION 17, COMMITTEE 6
Memorial 1004, page 687, Reports and Memorials
Wuereas, Nothing as yet appears in the synodical Handbook
relative to the Concordia Historical Institute; and
Wuereas, This agency is an important arm in the preservation
of the records and historical data of Synod; therefore be it