# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_April 21 22 2007_S1
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

MINUTES
COMMISSION ON CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS
St. Louis Airport Crowne Plaza Hotel
April 21−22, 2007
184. Call to Order and Opening Devotion
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Albert Marcis with all members of the Commission
present. He also provided an opening devotion that included a meditation on the story of Jesus’
post-resurrection appearance to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24: 13ff).
185. Resolution 7-02A Committee Report
Also present at the start of the meeting was Walter Tesch, chairman of the Resolution 7-02A
Committee, who had requested opportunity to meet with the Commission and discuss his
committee’s final report to the 2007 convention. Each section of the report with its recommended
bylaw changes was discussed. The Commission thanked the 7-02A Committee’s chairman for
being present to share the report and commended the committee for its work.
186. Board of Directors Confidentiality Matter
Prior to its February meeting the Commission had expressed concern to the Board of Directors
that an item that it had forwarded to the board that was intended to remain confidential had
become known outside the board and commission and had been widely circulated. The
commission had requested that the board investigate and resolve the matter.
The secretary of the Commission reported that the Board of Directors discussed the
Commission’s concern at its most recent meeting and directed its Policy Review Committee to
bring to its May meeting a policy proposal that will satisfy the concern of the Commission. The
Commission asked the secretary to express its appreciation to the board for its intention to
develop a policy that will govern its handling of materials received from the commission in a
manner that will honor the commission’s interest in the confidentiality of those materials.
187. Board for University Education Standard Operating Procedures Manual (06-2466)
A latest draft of the Standard Operating Procedures Manual required by Bylaw 3.8.3.8.9 (j), to
be developed by the Board for University Education in consultation with the Commission, was
briefly reviewed. It was agreed that the secretary of the Commission will continue to work with
the executive director of the board to produce a final draft for review by the Commission at its
May 2007 meeting.
188. Program Board Policy Manuals
Policy manuals have been received upon request by the Commission from the Board for
Communication Services, the Board for Pastoral Education, the Board for University Education,
the Board for Black Ministry Services, the Board for Human Care Ministry, the Board for
Mission Services, and the Board for District and Congregational Services. Given its other
responsibilities, especially those related to the upcoming convention, the Commission was again
unable to begin its formal review process and will set aside time at its next meeting for this