# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_December 3 4 2021_S13
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114. Iowa West District Bylaw Proposal re Convention Dates (21-2974)
By an email of November 24, the Iowa West District President submitted a proposed bylaw change, limited
to a revision of requirements on the date of the district convention in Bylaw 2.2.1. The commission approves
the change for presentation to the convention as consistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod.
115. Status of 2019 Res. 7-03 Committee to Revise Concordia University System Governance
The Secretary briefly reported on the work of the committee, which completed another round of meetings
in November with Concordia University presidents and board chairs, Concordia University System (CUS)
staff and board members, Synod Board of Directors members and the Council of Presidents. The committee
also met to review these meetings and input from the recently concluded six-month comment period and
planned two meetings on January 18 and 20, 2022, with the goal of continuing its drafting work. The
secretary reviewed the areas where significant discussion continues and the potential for substantive
revision remains. The commission may expect another draft for its review and feedback after these
meetings, with the proposal moving toward adoption by the Board of Directors as an overture to the 2023
Synod convention.
116. Adjournment and Upcoming Meetings
The commission set its next meeting tentatively for April 8–9, 2022, with the willingness to schedule
additional meetings by electronic means if necessary to handle urgent business.
Having concluded its agenda, the commission adjourned with closing prayer by Rev. Peters.
John W. Sias, Secretary

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