# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1977_S167
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RESOLUTIONS 167

WHEREAS, Much time could be expended in debating
an amendment to the slate of candidates for election as
presented by the Committee on Elections; therefore be it

Resolved, That Bylaw 2.129 f be changed as follows:

PRESENT WORDING

2.129 Candidates for the Office of President
and First Vice-President

f. The convention shall have the right to alter
each slate at the proper time by amendment. Any
delegate making a nomination from the floor shall
have secured prior written consent of the candidate
whom he wishes to nominate. Such delegate shall
immediately submit to the Secretary of the Synod
this document and written pertinent information
concerning his nominee as detailed in 2.129 e.

PROPOSED WORDING

2.129 Candidates for the Office of President
and First Vice-President

f. The convention shall have the right to alter
each slate at the proper time by amendment. The
amendment procedure shall include merely a motion,
a second, and a vote on the amendment, deliberately
excluding verbal characterizations and discussion of
the motion (except for the chair to ascertain that the
requirements have been met as to eligibility, consent,
and the filing of the biographical form). Any
delegate making a nomination from the floor shall
have secured prior written consent of the candidate
whom he wishes to nominate. Such delegate shall
immediately submit to the Secretary of the Synod
this document and written pertinent information
concerning his nominee as detailed in 2.129 e.

Action: Adopted (11).

To Decline Action on Relationship
of Congregations to the Synod

RESOLUTION 5-23
Overtures 5-102A—E, 5-103 (CW, pp. 199—201)

WHEREAS, The Task Force on Constitution, Bylaws,
and Structure in its progress report to the Dallas
convention (CW, pp. 173—174) specifically deals with
the nature of a Christian congregation and its relation
to the Synod; and

WHEREAS, The Task Force is encouraging comment
and evaluation of its report by congregations and
individuals; therefore be it

Resolved, That those who have submitted Overtures
5-102A—E and 5-103 be encouraged to share their
concerns directly with the Task Force.

Action: Adopted (11).

To Decline Overture 5-101
Concerning Purpose of Council
of Presidents Meeting

RESOLUTION 5-24
Overture 5-101 (CW, p. 199)

WHEREAS, Overture 5-101 concerns functions of the
Council of Presidents which are adequately defined in

applicable Bylaws pertaining to the Council of
Presidents, Handbook 3.53 a—c; therefore be it

Resolved, That we respectfully decline Overture 5-
101.

Action: Adopted (16).

To Follow Handbook Procedures
for Filing Charges
RESOLUTION 5-25

Overture 5-112 (CW, p. 205)

WHEREAS, This overture properly calls attention to
certain vital concerns; and

WHEREAS, There may be additional concerns which
need to be met in specific instances; therefore be it

Resolved, That the 1977 convention concur with the
basic concerns of this overture, with the reminder that
members of the Synod observe Scriptural and Hand-

book requirements in dealing with one another in an
evangelical, loving Spinit.

Action: Adopted (11).

To Decline to Deal with Certain
District Presidents and Officials

RESOLUTION 5-26
Overtures 5-98A—C (CW, p. 198)

WHEREAS, A structure exists for the removal and
replacement of District officials which under Overtures
5-98A—C would be substantially changed; and

WHEREAS, The Task Force on Constitution, Bylaws,
and Structure has been created for the purpose of the
consideration of such changes; and

WHEREAS, There seems to be a need for further
clarification of certain relationships as indicated by
Overtures 5-98A—C; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overtures 5-98A—C be respectfully
declined; and be it further

Resolved, That the Task Force on Constitution,
Bylaws, and Structure be requested to describe more
precisely the relationship between the Synod and its
District Presidents and to provide more adequate
procedures for dealing with differences between the two
when they arise.

Action: Adopted (11).

To Decline to Revise Procedure
for Electing District Presidents

RESOLUTION 5-27

Overture 5-99 (CW, p. 199)

WHEREAS, A “District is the Synod itself performing
the functions of the Synod” (Handbook 3.07 a); and

WHEREAS, “Each District President by virture of his
office represents the Synod in his respective territory”
(Handbook 3.41); and