# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2007_S150
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RESOLUTIONS

on the roster of the Synod as active members (Bylaw
2.11.1); and
WHEREAS, The Commission on Structure has studied
this issue and recommends the following change; therefore
be it
Resolved, That Bylaw 2.11.1 (k) be amended to include
as active members of the Synod those church workers
called by school associations that are solely governed by
LCMS congregations, as follows:
PRESENT/PROPOSED WORDING
2.11.1 To remain on the roster of the Synod as an active member, an ordained or commissioned minister of religion
must be a communicant member of a congregation
which is a member of the Synod (except as provided in
paragraph [c] below) and be regularly performing the
duties of one of the following:…
(k) An executive or professional staff member called or
appointed by an auxiliary (Bylaw section 6.1) or
other recognized service organization (Bylaw section
6.2), including or a person serving an educational
institution solely governed by congregations of the
Synod, whether elementary or secondary, and recognized by a district of the Synod.

Action: Adopted (2)
(The resolution was adopted without discussion after the committee changed Unclarity in the second whereas paragraph to A
lack of clarity [Yes: 1,077; No: 84].)

To Amend Bylaw 3.2.5
RESOLUTION 7-03A
Overtures 7-39–40 (CW, pp. 249–250)
WHEREAS, Confusion has become apparent regarding
bylaw requirements for determining the slate to be considered for filling vacancies on elected boards and commissions
by the appointing authority; and
WHEREAS, Bylaw 3.2.5 (a) currently allows for broad
input in gathering a list of nominees, including the board or
commission where the vacancy occurs, the President of the
Synod, the district boards of directors, and the slate of candidates from the previous convention of the Synod; and
WHEREAS, The Commission on Structure has recommended clarification of Bylaw 3.2.5; therefore be it
Resolved, That the convention amend Bylaw 3.2.5 to add
the following:
PRESENT/PROPOSED
(d) The appointing board may not amend the list of candidates.

To Amend Bylaw 2.11.2.1
re Emeritus Members
RESOLUTION 7-04A
Overture 7-03 (CW, p. 237)
Introduction
This proposal for amending Bylaw 2.11.2.1 was approved by the LCMS Council of Presidents at its February
11, 2007, meeting. Because the council cannot submit business to a convention of the Synod, it asked the Secretary of
the Synod to forward the proposed overture to the Commission on Structure with the request that the commission
submit it to the Synod’s 2007 convention.
WHEREAS, Emeritus members of the Synod are, like candidate and non-candidate members, “inactive members” of
the Synod (Bylaw 2.11.2.1); and
WHEREAS, Candidate and non-candidate members are
required to file an annual report with their district presidents; and
WHEREAS, There is an increasing mobility on the part of
our emeritus members; and
WHEREAS, These veterans of the church often continue
to serve the church in various locations; and
WHEREAS, District presidents are responsible for the ecclesiastical supervision of these veteran servants of the
church; and
WHEREAS, It is important, as with candidate and noncandidate members, to maintain contact with emeritus
members; and
WHEREAS, The Commission on Structure has studied
this issue and recommends the following change; therefore
be it
Resolved, That Bylaw 2.11.2.1 be amended with the addition of the following paragraphs:
PRESENT/PROPOSED WORDING
(a) The emeritus member or a representative identified by the
member’s district president shall, by January 31, make an
annual report to the member’s district president.
(b) This report shall include current contact information and
address the criteria for remaining an inactive member of
the Synod.

Action: Adopted (5)
(During discussion, an amendment to add or a representative
identified by the member’s district president after emeritus member in proposed Bylaw 2.11.2.1 (a) was agreed to by the committee, and the resolution was adopted as changed [Yes: 965; No:
172].)

To Promote Transparency in Governance
of Synod and Its Institutions
RESOLUTION 7-05B
Overture 7-41 (CW, p. 250)

Action: Adopted (2)
(During discussion, the propriety of a motion to amend the
resolution by deleting not from the proposed bylaw wording was
discussed, and a motion to introduce this deletion as a substitute
motion was declared out of order. After further discussion, the
resolution was adopted as presented by the committee [Yes: 774;
No: 399].)

2007 Convention Proceedings

WHEREAS, The Synod has established a number of program boards and commissions in order to carry out its business between conventions; and
WHEREAS, From time to time the Synod establishes special boards or commissions to accomplish specific goals or
address specific concerns; and