# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1971_S166
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166 RESOLUTIONS

Wuereas, An examination of the context of a later let-
ter (Oct. 22, 1969) in which the concept of “principal and
agent” was employed by way of explanation shows that
the concept was not used in a strict legal sense and is
therefore not “a new doctrine which radically changes
the polity of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod”;
and

Wuereas, The opinion affirms and in no way changes
the relationship between the Synod, its officers, its
boards, and its members as set forth in the Constitution;
therefore be it

Resolved, That there is no basis for the concern
voiced in Overture 5-53; and be it also

Resolved, That we affirm the opinion of the Com-
mission on Constitutional Matters.

Action: Adopted (17).

To Decline to Revise Appointment Procedure
for Vacant Vice-Presidency

RESOLUTION 5-27

Overture 5-54 (CW, p. 265)

Wuereas, Overlapping terms and biennial conven-
tions pose no problem in implementing the Bylaws
which pertain to procedures in the event of a vacancy
among the Vice-Presidents of the Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That we respectfully decline Overture
5-54,

Action: Adopted (17).

To Decline to Change Appointment Procedures
for Commission on Constitutional Matters

RESOLUTION 5-28

Overture 5-59 (CW, p. 266)

Wuerras, The report of the Committee on Organiza-
tions (CW, p. 216, Appointments and Elections) recom-
mends procedures for the appointment of the Com-
mission on Constitutional Matters as well as other
commissions and boards; therefore be it

Resolved, That we approve the report of the ad hoc
Committee on Organization, appearing on page 216 of
the Workbook under “Appointment and Election”; and
be it also

Resolved, That we decline Overture 5-59,

Action: Adopted (17).

To Decline to Change Appointment Procedures
for Synodical Service Commission
RESOLUTION 5-29

Overtures 5-56, 5-75 (CW, pp. 266, 272)

Wuereas, The report of the Committee on Organiza-
tion (CW, p. 216, Appointment and Elections) recom-
mends procedures for the appointment of the Synodical

Service Commission as well as other commissions and
boards; therefore be it

Resolved, That we approve the report of the ad hoe
Committee on Organization, appearing on page 216 of
the Workbook under “Appointment and Election”; and
be it also

Resolved, That we decline Overtures 5-56 and 5-75.
Action: Adopted (17).

To Study Organization and Constitution
and Bylaws of the Synod

RESOLUTION 5-30
Overtures 5-62—5-64 (CW, pp. 268—269)

Wuereas, Study required to deal meaningfully and
intelligently with concerns outlined in the “whereas”
and “resolve” elements of Overtures 5-62, 5-63, and
5-64 call for an investment of time and of resources not
readily available to this convention; and

Wuereas, The Committee on Organization has begun
and suggests the continuation of a study on the organi-
zation of the Synod; and

Wuereas, That study indicates that basically the
Structure of the Synod is sound, though it suggests
further and continuing study to accomplish and assure
efficiency of administration; and

Wuereas, The committee’s recommendation for fur-
ther study can be expanded to include a review of the
Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That the convention add to the recom-
mendation for further study by the Committee on
Organization, heretofore authorized to be appointed by
Resolution 5-09 of this convention, a review of the
Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod.

Action: Referred under omnibus resolution to Board
of Directors for study and report to next convention.

To Refer for Study the Matter
of “Rights of Members”

RESOLUTION 5-31
Overtures 5-66, 5-67, 5-69, 5-70 (CW, pp. 269—271)

Wuergas, Study is required to determine whether
or not a statement of “rights of members” is necessary
in addition te such rights as are contained in the cur-
rent Handbook of The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod; and

WHEREAS, Such a proposed statement requires
lengthy study and careful wording; and

WHEREAS, The relationship of our members with oth-
ers is not primarily predicated on rights and legal
relationships but on a spirit of preference for the other
(Rom. 12:10); therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention request the Commis-
sion on Constitutional Matters to determine: