# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1971_S151
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RESOLUTIONS 151

To Amend Bylaws — Synodical Service
Commission _
RESOLUTION 4-45

Reports 4-04, III, A, 4-09, II (CW, pp. 206, 2d col., 217,
Ist col.)

Resolved, That Bylaw 2.103 a be amended as follows:

a. Membership. (Remains as is.)

b. Functions. (Italicized words indicate change.)

The commission shall function in the selection
of all executive secretaries, associate executive sec-
retaries, and assistant executive secretaries of the
synodical boards and commissions. Its services may
be called on in the selection of District executive
secretaries and all appointed staff personnel above
clerical rank in the Synod and in the Districts.

c. Duties:

1, 2, 3 (no change)

4. certify, after having examined the qualifi-
cations of all nominees in the light of the specifica-
tions of the position, at least three nominees as
candidates to the appointing authority. It shall se-
cure the approval of the President for each nom-
inee. The appointing authority may then select one
of the nominees or call for a new slate of nominees.

5. (To be shifted from its present location in the
Handbook and be added to 2.101 b, Personnel De-
partment, as a new paragraph 3, transferring the
present paragraph 3 to become the 4th, etc. Pro-
posed wording: “3. Provide the Synodical Service
Commission with technical assistance.’’)

d. (No change.)
Action: Same as above.

To Update Bylaws on Retirement Policies
RESOLUTION 4-46
Overture 12-12 (CW, pp. 471—472)

Wuereas, The 1965 convention in Detroit established
a statement on retirement policies for salaried non-
elected personnel of the Synod which carefully provided
that no retroactive application be made to potentially
affected individual senior career servants of the Synod;
and

Wuereas, This section has become progressively ob-
solete; therefore be it

Resolved, That the obsolete Bylaw 2.105 be amended
to read as follows:

2.105 Retirement Policies

a. The following retirement policies shall apply
to salaried. nonelective personnel of the Synod:

1. Each such person may retire at age 65, but
he shall be retired on the first day of the month
following the month in which his 70th birthday
occurs.

2. Annual extension of appointment of salaried
nonelective personnel beyond age 65 shall be con-
ditioned upon a request in writing three (3) months
prior to his 65th birthday by the individual con-
cerned, a favorable medical evaluation, and ap-
proval by the respective board or commission.

3. The implementation of this policy and its ad-
ministration shall be the responsibility of the syn-
odical Director of Personnel.

b. Districts are urged to pattern their retire-
ment policies and practices after those of the Synod.

Action: Same as above.

To Study Further Certain Questions
RESOLUTION 4-47

Report 4-09, II, III; Overtures 4-51, 4-78 (CW, pp. 215 to
219, 226—227, 235)

Wuereas, A new Committee on Organization has been
authorized in Resolution 5-09 (TB, p. 187); and

Wuereas, The reports and overtures studied by the
Committee on Synodical Administration indicate areas
requiring further study; therefore be it

Resolved, That the following additional items be as-
signed to the new Committee on Organization for study:

1. Convention publications.

2. Functions and procedures of the Fiscal Review

Commission.

3. Synod’s internal public relations.

4. Role of the Council of Administrators.

5. Possibility of combining the Commission on Social

Concerns with the Board of Social Ministry and
World Relief.

6. Role and function of the Council of Presidents;
and be it also

Resolved, That the new Committee on Organization
report to the next synodical convention.

Action: Same as above.

To Accept Report of President of the Synod
RESOLUTION 4-48
Report 4-01 (CW, p. 199)

Resolved, That the Synod gratefully accept the re-
port of the President and commend him for the ministry
of reconciliation which he provided for the Synod, even
under the stress of great tensions, and for evangelically
overseeing the doctrine and life of the church during the
biennium; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod by a standing vote assure
Dr. J. A. O. Preus of our continued support and pray-
ers to the God of all grace in behalf of his person and
for those who aid and advise him; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Synod also express its gratitude
to Mrs. Preus and their children for their loyal support
and willing sacrifice of time and companionship in order
that the President may carry out his many duties and
responsibilities to the Lord and the Synod.

Action: Adopted as final action of the convention
(18).

To Recognize the Faithful Services
of the Leaders of the Lord’s People
RESOLUTION 4-49
Overtures 4-65, 4-66 (CW, pp. 229—230)

Wuereas, It is proper and fitting to recognize the
services of leaders among God’s people; and

Wuereas, Dr. Walter F. Wolbrecht has observed his