# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2007_S249
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PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION 249

WHEREAS, These lists tend to be biased toward specific theo-
logical stances; and _

WuerEaS, The individuals on these lists are subsequently la-
beled within these stances; and

WHEREAS, This thwarts the objective and otherwise neutral view
toward these individuals; and

WHEREAS, All members of Synod desire that all elected officials
rightfully hold these offices; and

Whereas, All members of Synod desire the confidence that
God’s will is done on earth as it is in heaven; and

WHEREAS, To minimize doubt concerning our election process
and to minimize legal maneuverings which detract funds from mis-

sions, there are other “models” of election utilized in Scripture; and |

WHEREAS, God is in control and places men of His choosing
into positions of authority; and

WHEREAS, The replacement of Judas by Matthias was accom-
plished by casting lots (Acts 1:15-26); therefore be it

Resolved, That our election process outlined within our consti-
tution for President and vice-presidents elected by the convention
(3.12.1-3.12.1.6) be changed to a process of casting lots or drawing
names; and be it further

Resolved, That this process include all eligible pastors within
Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That this process begin at the circuit level in every
district of Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That the President of Synod establish a committee
from within the Council of Presidents to develop this process; and
be it finally

Resolved, That this process be ready to present for adoption at
the next Synod convention (2010).

Trinity

Forestville, MI

7-38

To Improve Process for Floor
Nominations at Synod Conventions

WHEREAS, The entire Committee for Convention Nominations
is not present at Synod conventions, making it difficult to quickly
gather and compile candidate information; and

WHEREAS, The current Bylaws do not specify a deadline for
convention floor nominations, making it extremely difficult at the
convention itself for the members of the nominating committee
present and its chairman to gather pertinent information for indi-
viduals nominated from the floor, and to make it available to the
voting delegates in a timely manner; and

WHEREAS, Requiring the pertinent information for individuals,
intended to be nominated from the floor of the convention, be sub-
mitted to the chairman of the nominating committee two weeks
prior to the convention does not deprive delegates of the right to
make floor nominations; and

WHEREAS, Following the proposed procedure will enable the
chairman of the nominating committee to provide the necessary in-
formation to voting delegates in the allotted time, prior to the be-
ginning of the voting process; and

Wuereas, The following changes will improve Synod’s elec-
tion process; therefore be it

Resolved, That Bylaw 3.12.3.7 be rearranged and changed to
read:

Current wording

3.12.3.7 The chairman of the Committee for Convention Nomina-
tions shall submit the committee’s report in person to the convention at
one of its earliest sessions.
(a) No change
(b) Floor nominations shall be brought individually before the
convention for approval before being added to the ballot. No

floor nominations shall be accepted which would preclude, by
virtue of election limitations of such office, election of any
pending nominee already on the slate of candidates received
from the Committee for Convention Nominations without dis-
closing such potential effect immediately to the convention.

(c) No change

(d) If the convention approves the receipt of such additional
nominations, any delegate making such a nomination shall have
secured prior written consent of the candidate being nominated
and shall immediately submit it to the chairman of the Commit-
tee for Convention Nominations along with required pertinent
information concerning the nominee as detailed in Bylaw
3.12.3.6 (c).

(e) No change
(f) No change

Proposed wording
3.12.3.7 The chairman of the Committee for Convention Nomina-

tions shall submit the committee’s report in person to the convention at
one of its earliest sessions.

(a) No change
(b) Floor nominations shall be brought individually before the
convention for approval before being added to the ballot.

1) No floor nominations shall be accepted if the above re-
quirements [Bylaw 3.12.3.7 (b) and (c)] have not been followed
and until the information required in Bylaw 3.12.3.6 (c) has
been provided to the convention delegates.

2) No floor nominations shall be accepted which would pre-
clude, by virtue of election limitations of such office, election
of any pending nominee already on the slate of candidates re-
ceived from the Committee for Convention Nominations with-
out disclosing such potential effect immediately to the conven-
tion.

(c) No change

(d b) Any delegate intending to submit a nomination from the
floor shall have secured prior written consent of the candidate
to be nominated and shall submit it to the chairman of the Com-
mittee for Convention Nominations along with required perti-
nent information concerning the nominee as detailed in Bylaw
3.12.3.6 (c) no later than two weeks prior to the opening session

of the convention.
(e) No change
(f) No change
Resolution 7-22 Committee
7-39
To Amend Bylaw 3.2.5
Rational

Confusion has become apparent regarding the Bylaw require-
ments for determining the slate to be considered for filling vacan-
cies on elected boards and commissions by the appointing author-
ity. To resolve the confusion the convention needs to clarify the
Bylaw requirement; therefore be it

Resolved, That the convention decide between the following
two options to be added to Bylaw 3.2.5:

A. (d) The appointing board may amend the list of candidates by al-
lowing floor nominations from the list of nominees prepared by the Sec-

a rn

B. (d) The appointing board may not amend the list of candidates
by allowing floor nominations from the list of nominees prepared by
the Secretary of the Synod.

Commission on Structure

7-40

To Amend Nominating Procedures of Bylaw 3.2.5

WHEREAS, At the 2001 Synod convention the nominating pro-
cedure of the Synod was changed, so that vacancies between con-
ventions were filled from a list prepared by the chairman and two