# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2019_S65
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

Voting
27. An electronic response system shall ordinarily be used to register votes. If the system is not available, or at the
discretion of the chair, the chair may take votes by
voice, by show of hands, or by a rising vote. The chair may order a count if any voice, show of hands, or rising vote
seems inconclusive. When possible, vote tallies shall be recorded in the minutes.
28. An invalid vote is defined as a vote entered on the keypad with a number not offered as a selection or entered before
voting is opened or after voting is closed. Invalid votes are not counted in the total number of votes cast.
29. The privilege of granting delegates the right to record their votes in the minutes with respect to a particular resolution
shall be granted by the assembly by a majority vote without debate. If such privilege is granted, the votes of record
shall be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Synod within 15 minutes after the close of the day’s business on
which such privilege was granted.
Use of Electronic Devices
30. In order to promote an orderly and non-distracting convention atmosphere, the following shall apply to the use, and area
of use, of electronic equipment, including wired and wireless communication devices, laptops, tablets, mobile phones,
smart watches, pagers, PDAs, or other similar electronic devices. In all cases where use is permitted, the sound-producing
capabilities of such devises shall not be used. Except as approved by convention staff, personal extension cords shall not
be allowed on the convention floor.

Voice
Voting and Advisory
Delegates &
Representatives Areas
COP, BOD, CCM, COH,
CTCR, Press, Special
Guests Areas
Visitors, Back Seating
Area
Convention Staff, All
Areas

Special Standing Rules

Type of Usage Permitted in Designated Area
Electronic Communications
Laptop computers, tablets
including email, text, and social media
with communications disabled
(i.e., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, and
messaging, e.g., laptops, tablets, pagers,
PEDs, smart phones, wearable technology Infrared communications turned off
including smart watches and like devices.
or in airplane mode.)

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

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No

Yes

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Yes

Yes

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