# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1965_S116
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116 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 4

Operations for the use and guidance of persons con-
cerned with synodical affairs; therefore be it

Resolved, That a glossary of uniform nomenclature
be drawn up, published, and thereafter used consistently
in preparation and publication of all synodical period-
icals, documents, publications, directives, pronounce-
ments, correspondence, overtures, memorials, resolu-
tions, and memoranda; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod’s Board of Directors pro-
vide for the publication of this glossary.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Re Location of Headquarters of Certain
Commissions and Boards

RESOLUTION 4-20

Report 4-04, Appendix A (CW, p. 447)

Wuereas, In the interest of efficiency and effective-
ness of certain specialized synodical boards or commis-
sions, it is advantageous to have the headquarters of
such boards or commissions in a particular location;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Armed Forces Commission re-
tain its headquarters in Washington, D.C.; and be it
further

Resolved, That the Board for Public Relations retain
its headquarters in New York City; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board of World Relief retain its
present headquarters in Royal Oak, Mich., for the time
being; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Board for College and Uni-
versity Work retain its headquarters in Chicago for the
time being.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Grant Sabbatical Leave to Staff Members
RESOLUTION 4-21

Overture 4-10 (CW, p. 160)

Resolved, That Overture 4-10 as found on page 160
of the Convention Workbook, 1965, be adopted.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Nove: The overture reads as follows:

Wuereas, The Synod and the work of its colleges and
seminaries has derived great benefit through many
years because of its sabbatical and study-leave policy
(Handbook, 6.71) ; and

Wuereas, An extension of similar provisions to syn-
odical staff members would bring parallel benefits in
many parts of synodical work; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod in convention assembled
establish a general sabbatical and study-leave policy
for synodical staff members; and be it further

Resolved, That the following policy statements be
added to the Handbook and to the Manual of Opera-
tions.

a. A synodical board, committee, or commission, with
approval of the respective division chairman, may grant
any member of the staff who has served the Synod 10
years a sabbatical leave for one-half year with pay or
for an entire year with half pay, to pursue advanced
studies in his special field of work or in any other ac-
ceptable program of experience, experimentation, or re-
search. Budgetary provision shall be arranged in ad-
vance, and interim help is to be provided to maintain
continuity of the work of the affected synodical agency.

b. A synodical board, committee, or commission with
approval of the respective division chairman may grant
any member of the staff a leave of absence for a fixed
period of time to pursue advanced studies in his special
field of work or to render particular service to the Synod
or to its agencies. Time so spent on a special leave shall
ordinarily not be charged against a subsequent sab-

batical leave. Budgetary provisions shall be arranged in
advance by the boards and agencies involved.

To Change “Handbook” Section 6.81
RESOLUTION 4-22
Report 4-04 (CW, p. 142)

Wuereas, There is an apparent conflict between the
last sentence of Handbook Section 6.81 and the more in-
clusive and general provision of the new welfare reg-
ulations (Concordia Welfare Plan, p.9, Section V, 5,
point I); therefore be it

Resolved, That Handbook Section 6.81 be changed
by deleting the last sentence, which states:

If he is eligible for another call or church position, the
Board of Control may continue his salary for a period
not to exceed six months, or may render other financial
assistance as the necessities of the case may require.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Consider Establishing Centralized
Purchasing Agencies
RESOLUTION 4-23
Overture 4-39 (CW, p. 169)

Wuereas, Overture 4-39 recommends that the Synod
“Gnvestigate the establishment of centralized purchasing
agencies which would be accessible to all congregations
in the Synod”; and

Wuereas, This matter properly belongs under the
jurisdiction of the Synod’s Board of Directors; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That Overture 4-39 be referred to the
Synod’s Board of Directors with power to act.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Study the Advisability of Full-Time
District Presidencies
RESOLUTION 4-24

Overtures 4-29, 4-30 (CW, p. 166); 4-54 Un (URO, p. 16);
see also Handbook 3.23 and 3.41

Wuereas, Some Districts have a full-time President,
and others are considering establishing a full-time presi-
dency; and