# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1971_S147
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RESOLUTIONS 147

Synod presently controls the policies that govern our
colleges and seminaries; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board for Higher Education be
elected in synodical convention, rather than appointed;
and be it further

Resolved, That, to implement this change, the Bylaws
be amended as follows:
1. Replace the text of 6.01 with:

6.01 Personnel and Election

A Board for Higher Education consisting of three
pastors, one teacher or superintendent of education
of day schools, and three laymen shall be elected
by the Synod.

2. Add to 2.03 a:
A Board for Higher Education.
3. Delete 2.03 c.

4. Renumber 2.03d to 2.03 c.
Action: Adopted (13).

To Realign the Atlantic District
into Three Districts

RESOLUTION 4-36

Action: Withdrawn by committee and replaced with
Resolution 4-57,

(Involved was no change in substance but rather a more
precise formulation on advice of legal counsel.)

To Hold Annual Consultation for Coordination
of Auxiliaries and Agencies and to Decline
Overture 4-83
RESOLUTION 4-37

Report 4-04, IV, J; Overture 4-83 (CW, p. 204)

WuerEas, Denver Resolution 4-34 called on the
Board of Directors to take the initial steps leading to a
comprehensive consu'tation for bringing the various
special ministry organizations and auxiliaries of the
Synod into some type of coordinating structure; and

Wuereas, It has not as yet been possible to achieve
this objective of Denver Resolution 4-34; and

Wuereas, It is desirable that all special ministry or-
ganizations and auxiliaries of the Synod be represented
in such a consultation; therefore be it

Resolved, That we approve the recommendation of
the Board of Directors that such a consultation be held
at least annually under their aegis for the purpose of
permitting various agencies related to the Synod to
share common concerns and to coordinate programs and
fund-raising efforts; and be it also

Resolved, That Overture 4-83 to enact bylaws for the
Council of Lutheran Ministries for inclusion in Synod’s
Handbook be declined.

Action: Adopted (17).

wy

To Abolish Position of Executive Director
and Establish the Position of Administrative
Officer of the Board of Directors

RESOLUTION 4-38

Reports 4-04, 4-09; Overtures 4-67—4-70 (CW, pp. 204K,
205, 214, 230)

Wuereas, Prior to and following the Denver conven-
tion a committee of the Board of Directors studied the
position of Executive Director; and

Wuereas, The ad hoc Committee on Organization
(Denver Res, 4-31) also studied the position of Execu-
tive Director; and

Wuereas, Both committees have independently
reached the same basic conclusions regarding more ef-
fective synodical administration; therefore be it

Resolved, That the position of Executive Director be
abolished and the position of Administrative Officer of
the Board of Directors be established; and be it also

Resolved, That the following Bylaw changes be
made:

2.91 Administrative Officer of the Board
of Directors

a. The Administrative Officer of the Board of
Directors shall be appointed by the Board of Direc-
tors in consultation with and subject to the ap-
proval of the President of the Synod. The Synodi-
cal Service Commission shall assist in the selection
of candidates for the office. The term of office shall
be for a period of 4 years, with no limitation on re-
appointment to successive terms. The term shall
begin on January 1 following the election of the
President.

b. The Administrative Officer of the Board of
Directors shall —

1. serve as administrative officer of the Board
of Directors and as such carry out the decisions of
the Board of Directors as it may direct;

2. assist the President, as he directs, in the Pres-
ident’s supervisory responsibility with reference to
the operating and service divisions of the Synod
(Missions and Special Ministries; Higher Education;
Parish Services; Communications; General Staff
Services) ;

3. represent the Board of Directors on the Coun-
cil of Administrators;

4. exercise leadership in planning, budgeting,
and personnel matters among the chairmen of all
the operating and service divisions of the Synod;

5. encourage and promote effectiveness and
economy through competent planning, good organi-
zation, and willing self-control;

6. promote the utilization of résearch facilities,
research data, and research conclusions in the for-
mation and integration of plans;

7. present integrated plans and budgets as pre-
pared by the Council of Administrators to the
Board of Directors and communicate to the board
the requests and inquiries of the agencies of the
Synod;

8. act as the agent of the Board of Directors in
conveying to the agencies of the Synod the deci-
sions of the board (copies of transmission to be
sent to the Secretary and the President of the
Synod) and act as its agent in supervising the ob-
servance of these decisions;

9. keep the board adequately informed on prog-
ress toward the development and execution of syn-