# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S104
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To Decline to Reduce All Synodical
and District Boards to Maximum
of 9 Members
RESOLUTION 4-10
Overture 4-21 (CW, p. 217)

Wuerras, The responsibilities and work loads of the
many synodical and District boards vary considerably,
making it unwise to place rigid restrictions on the maxi-
mum size of District and synodical boards; therefore
be it

Resolved, That Overture 4-21 be declined.

Action: Adopted (11).

RESOLUTION 4-11

(This resolution, which called for a review of the
structure and functions of the Commission on Theology
and Church Relations, was struck from the record by
action of the convention in Session 12 because the mat-
ter was already before the convention in Res. 3-08. See
Overture 2-75U.)

To Decline to Recess and Reconvene
This Convention
RESOLUTION 4-12
Overture 4-30 (CW, p. 220)
Whereas, A procedure for supervision of doctrine
and practice is established in the Synod; and
Wuereas, The procedure proposed to recess this con-
vention for an extended period and then reconvene it
is not practical or feasible; therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention decline to recess and
to reconvene for a 3-day session.

Action: Adopted (12).

To Implement Autonomy for Lutheran
Church — Canada
RESOLUTION 4-13

Overture 4-12 (CW, p. 215)

Wuereas, The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod
has in previous conventions (Cleveland, Resolution 6-36,
and Detroit, Resolution 4-28) encouraged Lutheran
Church — Canada to proceed with plans to build up a
strong, indigenous Lutheran church in Canada; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod herewith grants authority to Lutheran Church —
Canada together with the officials of The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod for the implementation of
autonomy of Lutheran Church — Canada in accord with
the constitution of each body.

Action: Adopted (13).

(Originally the final words of this resolution had been:
. contingent on the favorable result of a forthcoming

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referendum of congregations of the Lutheran Church — Can-
ada.” The resolution was recommitted in Session 12 to clarify
the question of the constitutionality of a referendum. The
convention adopted the new version presented by the com-
mittee in Session 13.)

To Adopt Report on Synodical
Headquarters
RESOLUTION 4-14
Reports 4-03, IV, C (CW, p.204); 4-36U (URO, pp.
48—49)

Wuereas, The Board of Directors of the Synod has
followed the instructions of the New York convention
(4-31) and has completed the studies concerning the
location of synodical headquarters; and

Wuereas, The findings of the board indicate St. Louis
to be the preferable area; and

Wuereas, Suitable facilities for expansion on an
economical basis are available; therefore be it

Resolved, That the headquarters of the Synod con-
tinue to be located in the St. Louis area; and be it also

Resolved, That the Board of Directors be encouraged
to purchase property that will provide adequate space
for synodical headquarters.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Develop Systematic Mailing Arrangement
for Synodical Materials
RESOLUTION 4-15

Overture 4-26 (CW, p. 218)

Wuereas, There appears to be value in having a uni-
fied mailing arrangement for materials from synodical
boards, commissions, and agencies; and

Wuereas, There are many problems associated with
the proposal (scheduling, format, reader impact, etc);
and

Wuereas, The Coordinating Committee for Parish
Services, functioning under the Council of Adminis-
trators, is currently conducting a study of a unified
mailing arrangement; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Council of Administrators be
directed to complete its study, including consultation
with the field, and inaugurate whatever system of mail-
ings will in its judgment best serve the interests of
the Synod.

Action: Referred to the Council of Administrators
for action (16).

To Study Changes in Program of Fiscal
Review Commission
RESOLUTION 4-16
Overture 4-23 (CW, p. 218)

WHEREAS, It is the responsibility of the elected offi-
cers of the Fiscal Review Commission to establish the