# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1971_S143
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RESOLUTIONS 143

11.135 Editor

The procedures prescribed in the Bylaws for the
selection of executive secretaries shall govern the
Editorial Commission in engaging an editor (Bylaw
2.103, Synodical Service Commission).

Action: Adopted (7).

To Thank “Advance” Editorial Commission
RESOLUTION 4-19
Report 4-88 (CW, pp. 238—239)
Resolved, That the Synod thank the Advance Edi-
torial Commission for its report and past services in

providing coordinated programs for the congregations
of the Synod.

Action: Adopted (7).

To Retain Present Wording of Bylaw 2.11 b
(Drafting Duties of Executives)

RESOLUTION 4-20
Overture 4-89 (CW, p. 239)

Resolved, That the present wording of Bylaw 2.11b
be retained.

Action: Adopted (7).

To Decline Overture to Relocate Synodical
Headquarters in South St. Louis

RESOLUTION 4-21
Overture 4-84 (CW, p. 236)
Resolved, That Overture 4-84 be declined.
Action: Adopted (7).

To Reduce the Number of Studies
RESOLUTION 4-22
Overture 4-80 (CW, p. 235)

Wuereas, Many able and willing persons in the
Synod can assist greatly in studying certain questions
and problems facing the church today without the nec-
essity of drawing them into the formal structures of
boards, commissions, and committees; and

Wuereas, The frequent practice of assigning a prob-
lem to a subcommittee whose members are scattered
geographically often results in this that no study will
ever take place — a wasteful and unproductive practice;
therefore be it

Resolved, That decisive steps be taken to reduce the
backlog of perennial study questions by actively pur-
suing any or all of the following methods of involving
a broad and able cross section of the church:

1. that most study questions, ordinarily, will be as-
signed to one able person, wherever he may be found.
This person will draw on other resources as needed;

2. that each synodical campus community be as-
signed major study questions as a normal expectation
of commitment to and involvement in the challenges of
the church;

3. that the recommendations may be accepted, re-
jected, or modified, or the issue may again be assigned
to another individual or group for study and recom-
mendation.

Action: Adopted (7).

To Decline to Add Category of Confirmed
Members to “Statistical Yearbook”

RESOLUTION 4-23
Overture 4-77 (CW, pp. 234—235)

Resolved, That Overture 4-77 to add a category of
confirmed members to Statistical Yearbook be declined.

Action: Adopted (7).

To Distinguish Between Executive Secretary
and Other Staff Members
RESOLUTION 4-24

Overture 4-74 (CW, p. 234)

Wuereas, The distinction between an executive sec-
retary and other staff members on the synodical staff
has not caused any confusion or concern; and

Wuereas, The boards, committees, and councils hav-
ing the service of staff personnel have functioned effec-
tively; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 4-74 be declined.
Action: Adopted (7).

To Develop Bylaws for Division
of General Staff Services
RESOLUTION 4-25
Overture 4-72 (CW, pp. 231—234)

Wuereas, The functions of the Division of General
Staff Services are the responsibility of the Board of
Directors; and

Wuereas, The Board of Directors had no opportunity
to evaluate the organizational structure proposed in
Overture 4-72; and

WuereEas, The synodical Bylaws do not now include
a coherent and unified picture of the division, its com-
ponents, and the duties of its chairman; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board of Directors be directed to
study Overture 4-72 and present a recommended addi-
tion to the Bylaws outlining the structure of the Di-
vision of General Staff Services for action at the 1973
convention.

Action: Adopted (7).