# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_June 6 7 2008_S12
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Include a preparation date for all documents, as well as dates when revised.

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Remember that all proposed amendments to governing documents are to be examined in
advance by the Commission on Constitutional Matters, to ascertain that they are in
harmony with the Constitution, Bylaws, and resolutions of the Synod.

F. Review of Standard Operating Procedures Manuals
After discussing a number of issues that have surfaced with regard to the dispute resolution and expulsion
processes of the Synod and in light of the need for the commission to update these processes to
incorporate changes from the 2007 convention, the Secretary and another commission member were
asked to prepare proposals for discussion at the commission’s next meeting.
49. Future Meeting Dates
The commission will next meet to attend the August 18-20 theological convocation in St. Louis. The
members of the commission were encouraged to reserve the open evening of the convocation for a
possible meeting.
The commission will also meet at the time of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund November gathering
in Palm Springs, California, meeting Thursday evening and Friday, November 20 and 21. A joint lunch
opportunity with the Board of Directors on Friday noon will be sought, as will participation in any joint
Council of Presidents and Board of Directors discussion of Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure
and Governance proposals.
50. Adjournment
All current business to come before the commission having been addressed, the meeting was closed with
prayer.

Raymond L. Hartwig, Secretary

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