# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_July 13 19 2007_S12
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5.3

If the Review Committee determines that there is a valid complaint regarding matters other than those
under Bylaw 3.8.2.7.5, the board of regents is responsible for determining appropriate actions to be
taken to resolve the matter.
If the Review Committee determines that there is a valid complaint regarding matters under Bylaw
3.8.2.7.5, the board of regents must distinguish between complaints under items (1-4) and (5-6) and
follow the provisions of paragraph (g) of Bylaw 3.8.2.7.9.

Board of regents actions are final and binding

3.8.2.7.9 …(f)…(5) The board of regents shall then take appropriate action, which shall be final.
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The action(s) which the board of regents takes shall be regarded as final and binding without
opportunity for appeal.
If and when a faculty, administrative, or professional staff member is dismissed for conduct described
in Bylaw 3.8.2.7.5, the president of the institution shall take steps to bring healing to the institutional
community.
All records of the proceedings shall be obtained by the chairman of the Review Committee from the
committee’s secretary and provided to the president of the institution for confidential storage.
The president of the institution shall assume responsibility for fostering the reestablishment of a
positive relationship between the complainant and respondent.
VI. Appendix A: Review Committee Decision Report
Outline of Decision of the Review Committee

I.

Names of Parties
Complainant: _______________________________________________
Respondent: _______________________________________________
Review Committee:

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II.

Review Committee Hearing
[Provide location, date, and time of hearing. List names of witnesses if applicable.
Briefly describe in general outline the procedures followed for the hearing(s).]

III. Issue(s) to be Decided
[Describe the complaint(s) at issue. Be as specific as possible.]
IV. Determinations to be Made
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What are the facts of the matter and how were they substantiated by relevant evidence and testimony?
What are the facts upon which the Review Committee has based its recommendation to the board of
regents?

Decision of the Committee

[State clearly the decision of the committee and the reasons for arriving at the decision. Suggestions may be
offered to the board of regents for actions to be taken.]

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