# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_February 18 20 2011_S4
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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Under 1.2 (p. 1-9), mention of 1983 convention Res. 5-10A and CCM Opinion 10-2581
would be helpful additions to the answer to the question posed (fourth paragraph on page).
Under 1.2 (p. 1-9), the definition of “Convention Resolution” does not appear to recognize
Article VII 1, which specifically states that no resolution of the Synod imposing anything
upon an individual congregation has “binding force” under the circumstances described.
Similarly, the language of Bylaw 1.7.2 more accurately describes the role and binding nature
of convention resolutions. This glossary of terms ought also make reference to the rights of
congregations under Bylaw section 1.8 (2010 Handbook, p. 40).
Under 2.2.10 (p. 2-21), the second paragraph should include mention of district president
responsibilities as clarified by CCM Opinion 10-2581.
Under 2.2.12 (p. 2-23), the first full paragraph is mistaken in calling circuit counselors
“Synod officials,” as Constitution Art. XII 3 c clearly states that they are “officers of the
districts.”
Under 3.3.1 (p. 3-6), mention should be made of the bylaw requirement that policy document
changes are to be reviewed by the Commission on Constitutional Matters (Bylaw 3.9.2.2.3).
Under 4.1.1 (p. 4-1), the section on expulsion from the Synod would be well served by the
inclusion of reference to the Standard Operating Procedures Manuals.
Under 6.1 (pp. 6-1f.), the statements in paragraphs 7 and 8 are not accurate as to the roles of
the constitution committee and the district president.
Under 7.3 (pp. 7-19ff), the definitions of “District Secretary” and “Synod Executive—
Treasurer” are problematic.
Under 7.4.1 (p. 7-27), the inclusion of “Removed” in the list of “non actives” is
inappropriate, and the reasons given for removal are out-of-date.
Under 9.2.2 (p. 9-26), consideration should be given to including information regarding
offices in which women are allowed to serve.
Under 10.1.1 (p. 10-1), this entire paragraph will need to be reworked to reflect the changes
made by the 2010 convention to the structure of the Synod and higher education.
Under 10.2.1 (p. 10-13), mention should also be made of non-rostered teachers who are
contracted to teach in schools of member congregations of the Synod.
Under 11.1 (p. 11-1), mention should also be made of alternate route vicars. Similarly, the
paragraph on “Health Insurance” should include information regarding Concordia Health
Plan’s offer of health insurance for vicars.
Under 12.1 (p. 12-1), this section will require extensive reworking to bring it up-to-date with
current Synod bylaws.
Under 13.1.1 (p. 1ff.), this section will need to be replaced in its entirety by the new policies
and forms being developed by the Pastoral Colloquy Committee.
Under 17.1 (pp. 17-1ff.), the commission is aware that this section is being reworked by the
Council of Presidents and reminds the council to incorporate 2010 Res. 8-03B, among others,
into the new document. The council is also reminded of the need to submit the new manual to
the Commission on Constitutional Matters for review before implementation.
Under 18.2.4 (pp. 18-7ff.), the council is advised to have this section reviewed by Concordia
Plans Services to assure its accuracy.
Under 18.3.2 (p. 18-18), the bracketed statement at the end of the section appears to have no
purpose and should be deleted.
Under 21.5 (p. 21-16), this page will need to be entirely reworked to reflect new bylaws and
structure.

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