# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_September 3 4 2011_S64
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

Basis for Panel Decisions
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The panel determined that proper procedure [was/was not] followed by the President of the
Synod in suspending the member of the Synod.
[Provide facts to support decision]
[Summarize reason(s) for conclusion reached]

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The panel determined that clear and convincing evidence (was/was not) provided to support the
accusations that led to suspension for the following reasons(s):
[Provide facts to support decision]
[Summarize reasons(s) for conclusion reached]

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The panel determined that the burden of proof for expulsion under Bylaw section 2.15 and Article
XIII of the Constitution (was/was not) met for the following reason(s):
[Provide facts to support decision]
[Summarize reasons(s) for conclusion reached]

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Therefore, the panel has determined that the decision to suspend [should/should not] be upheld.

Appeal to a Final Hearing Panel
As provided by Bylaw 2.15.8, within 15 days after receiving a Hearing Panel decision, “the accused or
the President of the Synod if a question of doctrine or practice is involved (Constitution, Art. XI B 1-3)
may request a final hearing.” Such request for a second (and final) hearing, submitted to the Secretary of
the Synod, must include a written memorandum stating the basis for the request and must be submitted
within 15 days after receiving the decision of the panel. A more detailed description of this process is
provided in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual.

Signature of Panel Chairman
This concludes the decision of this panel.
Respectfully submitted,
Signed:

[Signature of Panel Chairman]

Date: ________________

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