# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1973_S173
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RESOLUTIONS 173

Resolved, That this task force bring its recommenda-
tions to the 1975 convention, and in succeeding conven-
tions.

Action: Adopted (16).

To Amend Bylaws Regarding Pastor
and Teacher Conferences

RESOLUTION 5-29
Overture 5-80 (CW, pp. 234—236)

Wuereas, The Commission on Constitutional Matters,
after consultation with District Presidents, has thought
it necessary to suggest a more precise definition of “an
official pastoral or teachers conference” (Bylaw 1.27 b);
therefore be it

Resolved, That the wording proposed by the Com-

mission on Constitutional Matters (CW, p. 235 ff.) for
Bylaw Section IV H, be adopted.

Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to
the Board of Directors.

To Authorize Selection of Teacher Delegates
at Teachers Conference

RESOLUTION 5-30
Overture 5-42 (CW, p. 224)

Wuereas, Bylaw 1.57 (Handbook, p.34) authorizes
the selection of advisory delegates by the respective
groups therein authorized to select; therefore be it

Resolved, That Bylaw 1.57 be amended to authorize
the selection of teacher delegates at a District teachers
conference held prior to the District convention; and be
it further

Resolved, That Bylaw 1.57 be amended by striking
the words: “meeting at the call of the District secretary
during the District convention” and inserting a period
after the word “groups” in the second sentence thereof.

Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to
the Board of Directors.

To Decline Overture 5-81 (Title to Properties)
RESOLUTION 5-31

Overture 5-81 (CW, p. 236)

Wuereas, The congregations of the Synod hold title
to property by various forms; and

Wuenreas, Present provisions pertaining to the owner-
ship by congregations of the Synod appear to be ade-
quate for present needs (cf. Constitution, Article VII;
Bylaw 1.09); therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 5-81 be declined.

Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to
the Board of Directors.

To Keep the Privilege of Executive Sessions
RESOLUTION 5-32
Overture 5-94 (CW, p. 239)
Wuereas, Every board and commission, in order to

be objective, must keep its right of executive session;
therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 5-94 be declined.

Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to
the Board of Directors.

To Decline to Elect All Members of the Board
for Higher Education at This Time
RESOLUTION 5-33

Overtures 5-91A, 5-91B (CW, p. 238)

Wuereas, The Commission on Constitutional Matters
has ruled that the individuals appointed to a 4-year
term on the Board for Higher Education after the Mil-
waukee convention shall not stand for election at New
Orleans; and

Wuereas, The positions filled by 2-year appointment
were subject to election at this convention; therefore
be it

Resolved, That Overtures 5-91A and 5-91B be de-
clined.

Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to
the Board of Directors.

To Decline to Elect District Presidents

at Synodical Convention
RESOLUTION 5-34
Overtures 5-78, 5-79 (CW, p. 234)

Wuereas, The duties and responsibilities of the Dis-
trict President involve a relationship between the Pres-
ident and his District; and

Wuereas, The relationship between the District and
its President is best served and maintained in an at-
mosphere of mutual compatibility and confidence; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That the present method of electing Dis-
trict Presidents by the congregations of the District be
continued and Overtures 5-78 and 5-79 be declined.

Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to
the Board of Directors.

To Retain Bylaw Regarding Circularization
of the Synod

RESOLUTION 5-35
Overture 5-53 (CW, p. 226)

Wuereas, Bylaw 2.127 e (Handbook, p. 71), in urging
groups and individuals not to circularize the Synod in
regard to the nomination of President and first Vice-