# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_November 11 13 2011_S39
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

Consider LCMS Foundation concern regarding bylaw expectation of three three-year
terms for board members (Bylaws 3.2.4.2, 3.6.5.2.1, and 3.6.1.6)
o Consider exempting synodwide corporate entities from Bylaw 1.5.7ff expectations due to
liability issues (cf. Bylaw 3.6.1.6 [b])
o Consider the question of staggered terms for members of new boards as a result of
restructuring and 2010 convention actions
o Clarify/consider need for new bylaws for matters not covered by 2010 restructuring
actions
o Consider expansion of the definition of a “visitation circuit” as currently provided by
Bylaw 5.1
o Consider expansion of representation at circuit forums (Bylaw 5.3.2) in light of Opinion
11-2617 addressing multi-congregation parishes (cf. Bylaw 5.2.2 [c])
o Consider change to current nomination and election requirements for regional vicepresidents (in light of Synod practice for regional vice-president nominations)
A number of agenda items were briefly noted or discussed, no longer to be included on future
agendas:
o LCMS National Housing Support Corporation (11-2612)
o Council of Presidents calls v. contracts policies (addressed by 11-2618)
o Multi-congregation parish voting privilege questions (addressed by 11-2618)
o Communication with new and existing boards re Bylaw 3.8.2.2.3 requirements
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86. Items Remaining for the Agenda of the Commission’s February, 2012 Meeting
The following items on the agenda of the meeting were not given attention, either because the
commission awaits further information/input or because of time limitations. They will be carried over to
the next meeting:
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Review of Concordia Historical Institute Bylaws and Policy Manual (08-2523)
Revisions of Standard Operating Procedures Manuals to accompany Bylaws section 2.16
(Expulsion of President of Synod from Membership in the Synod), Bylaws 3.10.4.7.5 – 3.10.4.7.9
(Seminary Dispute Resolution); and Bylaws 3.10.5.6.5 – 3.10.5.6.9 (College and University
Dispute Resolution)
Questions Related to Women’s Service in Congregations (11-2596)
Questions Related to Constitution Art. VI and Bylaw 2.14.1 (11-2598; also 09-2544)
Review of Concordia University System Bylaws (11-2602)
Review of English District Bylaws (11-2613)
Review of Indiana District Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (11-2619)
Review of Iowa District East Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (11-2621)
LCMS CCM Website review and suggestions for additions
Revision of CCM internal governing document
Status of review and files of agency governing documents

87. Future Meetings and Other Matters
The commission discussed dates for its coming meetings and established February 10–12, 2012 and May
11–13, 2012 for its next meetings. During the course of the meeting, commission member George Gude
informed the commission of his decision to allow his name to be included on the ballot for district
secretary.
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