# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_July 17 25 2013_S5
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

Resolved, That the Commission on Constitutional Matters continue to participate fully in the
study as mandated in 2010 Resolution 8-30B, including providing helpful materials for the study;
and be it finally
Resolved, That the Commission on Constitutional Matters’ participation in the study and
subsequent action (“to clarify and affirm or amend”) will contribute toward “unity, harmony, and
understanding” as the Synod walks together “in communicating the saving message of the
Gospel…in and to the worlds in which we live.”
220. District Articles of Incorporation Template/CCM Checklist
The commission determined to postpone its final discussion of its draft of a district Articles of
Incorporation template until its August meeting, anticipating a response from legal counsel prior to
finalization.
221. Remaining Business
Upon review of remaining items on its agenda, the commission noted that correspondence received was
reviewed, with an acknowledgement of receipt letter to follow as appropriate. The following items will
remain on the commission’s agenda for its next meeting:
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CHI Policy Manual Review (08-2523)
Article VI and Heterodox Congregations (09-2544)
Southern District CEF Operations Manual (11-2605 [C])
Indiana District Articles of Incorporation (11-2619 [B])
Mid-South District Articles of Incorporation and Policies (11-2624 [B])
New England District Articles of Incorporation (12-2633 [A])
Pacific Southwest District Articles of Incorporation (12-2637 [B])
Texas District Articles of Incorporation (12-2640 [A])
Questions re “close” v. “closed” Communion (12-2654)
“Fellowship of Peers” (13-2665)
Minnesota South District Revised Policy Manual (13-2673)
Status of Church and Ministry (13-2677)
Texas District Handbook Final Review (13-2679)
CUS Presidential Search Committee (13-2686)
Review of 2013 Convention Resolutions (Bylaw 3.9.4.2 [b])
Review of “CCM Governing Policy” Document
Council of Presidents Policy Manual Review
Mission Boards Policy Manuals Review
District Articles of Incorporation Templates/CCM Checklist
Council of Presidents Policy Manual
CCM Web Site Review
Revision of Aberrations and Concerns Document
Status of Agency Governing Documents Reviews and Files

222. Future Meeting Dates Discussion/Adjournment
The commission reviewed its schedule of future meeting dates, also discussing the transition from the
current to the next commission following the appointments of three members at the beginning of the
coming triennium:

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