# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1965_S113
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SYNODICAL ADMINISTRATION 113

ditions, provided that such bylaws and resolutions do
not conflict with the Constitution and the Bylaws of
Synod”; therefore be it

Resolved, That the request that the Synod limit the
terms of office of District officers and boards be de-
clined.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Study Procedure in Electing Circuit
Counselors
RESOLUTION 4-07
(After Recommittal; see TB, pp. 93, 94)
Overtures 4-34, 4-35, 4-36, 5-08 (CW, pp. 167, 168, 179),
5-36 Un (URO, p. 30)

Wuereas, The Synodical Survey Commission made
certain recommendations regarding the election of Cir-
cuit Counselors by their respective circuits (Report
6-02, Part II, A, 4:9, Reports and Memorials, 1962,
p. 234); and

Wuereas, The matter was referred to the Council of
Presidents (Resolution 6-55, Proceedings, 1962, p. 137);
therefore be it

Resolved, That Overtures 4-34, 4-35, 4-36, and 5-08
be referred to the Council of Presidents to study and to

make definite recommendations to the next convention
of the Synod.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Increase Membership of the Board
of Directors

RESOLUTION 4-08

Report 4-04, Appendix A (CW, p. 145)

Wuereas, The Synod’s Board of Directors has re-
quested that its membership be increased from three

pastors and five laymen to three pastors, seven laymen,
and one teacher; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod authorize the increase in
the membership of its Board of Directors from “three
pastors and five laymen” (Handbook 2.71) to “three
pastors, seven laymen, and one teacher.”

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Increase Membership of Board

for College and University Work
RESOLUTION 4-09
Report 4-04, Appendix A (CW, p. 147)

Whereas, The Synod’s Board of Directors has re-
quested that the membership of the Board for College
and University Work be increased; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod authorize an increase in
the membership of the Board for College and University
Work from two pastors and one layman to three pastors
and two laymen.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Revise “Handbook” Section 5.01
RESOLUTION 4-10
(Revised by Committee; see TB, p. 96)
Report 4-04, Appendix D (CW, p. 151)
Resolved, That the second sentence of Handbook
5.01a read as follows:

The Board of Appeals of the Synod shall consist of four
clergymen, one teacher, and four laymen, two of whom
shall be lawyers.

and be it further

Resolved, That this resolution become effective at
once.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

The Board of Directors, chief administrative group of The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod. Seated (I. to r.): Treasurer Milton Carpenter,
Dr. W. Harry Krieger, Dr. Theodore F. Nickel, Dr. Roland P. Wieder-
aenders, President Oliver R. Harms, Dr. George W. Wittmer, Dr. Paul
W. Streufert, Secretary Herbert A. Mueller, Honorary President John

W. Behnken. Standing: Walter F. Hinck, Carl Muhlenbruch, Walter
Steinberg, Dr. William A. Buege, Walter K. Koch, William F. Fenske,
Harry G. Barr, Rev. Gerhardt E. Nitz, Jay Pfotenhaver, Dr. Edwin T.
Bernthal, and Richard F. Huegli.