# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_January 31 February 1 2006_S13
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WHEREAS, The LCMS Handbook clearly establishes a procedure for the timely
submission of candidates for the various synodical offices, commissions, and Boards of
Regents (Bylaw 3.945); and
WHEREAS, Floor nominations of persons not submitted per Bylaw 3.945 require
convention approval and since Bylaw 3.949 a does not state whether this approval is
carte blanche or requires approval for each candidate not previously submitted; and
WHEREAS, The floor nomination of candidates not previously submitted precludes
the voting delegates from reviewing and evaluating candidate qualifications and
experience; and
WHEREAS, Carte blanche approval or approval of board or commission by board or
commission nominations would appear to undermine the intention of the delegates in
adopting the provision contained in 3.949 a; therefore be it
Resolved, That each candidate nominated from the floor, whose name had not been
previously submitted in accordance with Bylaw 3.945, requires the approval of the
convention as well as the written consent of the nominee and pertinent written
information concerning the person as designated in Bylaw 3.947 e.
128. Review of Board for Communication Services Policy Manual (06-2457)
With a letter dated January 10, 2006, the secretary of the Board for Communication Services provided a
copy of the final draft of the board’s policy manual “for perusal by the CCM to assure that it complies
with the Synod’s Constitution and Bylaws. The Commission agreed to give attention to the manual at the
time of its next meeting.
129. Review of Kansas District Handbook and Bylaws (06-2458)
With a letter dated January 30, 2006, the president of the Kansas District submitted his district’s revised
handbook and bylaws for review and recommendations. The Commission agreed to give attention to this
request at the time of its next meeting.
130. Adjournment
Following brief discussion of other matters of interest, receipt of an oral report regarding the work of the
Blue Ribbon Task Force on Structure and Synodical Governance, and future meeting dates, the meeting
was closed with prayer.

Raymond L. Hartwig, Secretary

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