# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_May 11 1984_S3
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

3. The Commission agreed to add the words "as determined by a majority vote of the
congregation at a meeting called for that purpose" at the end of the example in paragraph 8.0.
4. It was agreed that the words "who continue to adhere in confession and practice to section 3
of this constitution, as determined by the adjudication procedures of the Synod" should be
added at the end of paragraph 9.2.
5. 13.1 was changed to read, "Amendments to provisions of this constitution except Sections
_____ (1)____ may be adopted at a regular voters' meeting, except as hereinafter otherwise
provided:" In addition, the words "any position herein to the contrary notwithstanding" were
deleted from paragraph 13.2.
6. In 14.1, the word "shall" was changed to read "should."
7, In 15.2, the words "by sending a notice which shall be delivered to the residence of each
member at least 24 hours in advance." were substituted for the words "by personally notifying
each member at least 24 hours in advance.''
8. In paragraph 15.3, the second sentence was stricken. In addition, the words "in cases of
emergency," as well as the words "but such action shall be submitted for ratification to the
next voters' meeting" were stricken in the third sentence.
40. Wyoming District Bylaws (Ag. 1657, 1662 : Review of the Wyoming District Bylaws was assigned to
Judge Schnelz.
41. Review of Office of Secretary (Ag. 1671): The matter of reviewing the Office of the Secretary was
tabled until the Secretary has the opportunity to consult with President Bohlmann. The Commission
strongly suggests that the vote on the Commission on Constitutional Matters be retained and that a vote
on the Board of Directors by the Secretary might possibly be removed.
42. Southern California Bylaws (Ag. 1591, A-E): The Commission asked the Secretary to contact the
Southern California District for a follow-up report on actions relating to its Bylaws.
43. English District Bylaws (Ag. 653, A,B): There is no further action on the English District Bylaws.
The item will be retained on the agenda.
44. Commission on Structure -- Suggestions (Ag. 1696): The Secretary has been asked to suggest
changes for presentation to the next meeting of the Commission for forwarding to the Commission on
Structure.
45. Review of Foundation Articles and Bylaws (Ag. 1616): A review of the Foundation Articles and
Bylaws is assigned to the new Commission member or to Judge Schnelz if the Commission member is
unable to serve in that capacity.
46. Department of Stewardship and Financial Support (Ag. 1583): The Commission determined that no
action was necessary and that the item should be removed from the agenda.
47. Boulder, Colorado Campus Congregation (Ag. 1603, A,B): The Commission asked the Secretary to
write to President Phipps regarding the campus congregation. The Commission requests an early reply.
48. Ohio District Bylaw Changes (Ag. 236, A-C): The item is to be retained on the agenda.