# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_September 26 27 2014_S13
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The paragraph under section 2.3.3 makes mention of “written policies of four types” which the
commission will want to review if/when they are available.
The mention in paragraphs 2.3.8.1 and 2.3.8.2 of the President of the Synod should also include
the words “or his representative” (Bylaw 3.8.2.2).
In the paragraph under 2.3.10.2, it will be more important to require compliance with Synod
Board of Directors policy 1.5.3, which already takes into consideration the Missouri Nonprofit
Corporation Act.
The paragraph under section 2.5 will need to take into consideration Synod Bylaw 1.5.3.2 (a)
which limits the activities of an executive committee.
In the paragraph under 2.7, the use of the title “interim executive director” is inappropriate, since
that is a title reserved for such time as the approval process of an interim executive director can
be carried out. The title “temporary executive director” or other such title would be more
appropriate in this paragraph.
Under 2.8, the board will want to make certain that the process that is outlined in this section
complies with Synod Board of Directors policy.
The authority granted to the Board for International Mission in paragraph 2.9.6 to “act as the
approving authority” for rostered workers serving international congregations, while reasonable,
is not currently supported by the Synod’s Bylaws and will require a convention action to provide
such authority.

63. Hong Kong International School Agreement Review (14-2726)
With a June 19, 2014 email, the chairman of the Board for International Mission submitted the Synod’s
Hong Kong International School Agreement document for review. After discussion, the commission
agreed to obtain more information regarding the nature of this corporation and related expectations before
completing its review of the agreement document.
64. North Dakota District Articles of Incorporation Review (14-2727)
With a July 9, 2014 email, the constitution committee of the North Dakota District submitted the district’s
articles of incorporation for review by the commission. After reviewing the document, the commission
noted that the district’s Articles of Incorporation do not include the wording that is required by 2004
Synod Res. 4-11, “To Assure Uniformity in Articles of Incorporation of All Incorporated Entities of the
Synod.” A suggestion for incorporating this wording is provided in the template for district articles of
incorporation supplied by the commission.
Given the age of the district’s current articles of incorporation, the commission encourages the North
Dakota district to consider using the template provided by the commission for district articles of
incorporation to update its articles, which template includes the paragraphs required by 2004 Res. 4-11.
65. Final Review of Council of Presidents Policy Manual (14-2729)
During its recent meetings, the commission has been reviewing portions of the Council of Presidents
Policy Manual and providing recommendations for changes to clarify its agreement with the Synod’s
Constitution, Bylaws, and resolutions. In order to meet publication deadlines, the commission completed
its review prior to the current meeting. In an August 7, 2014 email to the council’s committee working on
the manual’s revision, the commission expressed its appreciation for the committee’s cooperation and
“offer[ed] its blessing to having the manual published.”
66. Final Review of Commission on Theology and Church Relations Policy Manual (13-2698A)
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