# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_April 4 5 2008_S11
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

In a March 28, 2008 memorandum, the Commission on Structure requested an opinion from the
Commission on Constitutional Matters regarding the use of the term “operating board” in Bylaw 6.2.1.
After initial discussion, it was agreed that this question should be submitted to the Board of Directors and
to legal counsel for their input (Bylaw 3.9.2.2 [b]) prior to rendering an opinion.

37. Other Business
The following subjects were also discussed and/or decided during the course of the meeting:
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The Secretary will obtain latest editions of existing policy manuals of LCMS commissions for
review.

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The commission reviewed an internal procedures document to assist in providing order to its
work.

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Albert Marcis provided a brief report from the recent Commission on Structure meeting which he
attended as an advisory member appointed by the Commission on Constitutional Matters.

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Wilbert Sohns provided a progress report of the work and plans of the Blue Ribbon Task Force
on Synod Structure and Governance.

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A review of consequences of 2007 convention bylaw changes to the dispute resolution Standard
Operating Procedures Manuals will be given attention at the June 6–7 meeting of the
commission.

Commission members also signed and returned to the chairman their annual Conflict of Interest
Statements.
38. Next Meeting
The Commission on Constitutional Matters will next meet in St. Louis, June 6–7, 2008. The commission
will also participate in the theological convocation in St. Louis, August 18–20.
39. Adjournment
The time allowed for the meeting having expired, the meeting was adjourned with prayer.

Raymond L. Hartwig, Secretary

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