# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_April 13 2000_S6
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

The Commission asked the Secretary to verify with Synod’s legal counsel that the
proposed changes meet with his approval and are not in conflict with the laws of the State of
Missouri, prior to final action at its next meeting.
123. Questions re Term Limit Change and Order of Convention Proceedings (002187)
The Commission instructed the Secretary to communicate to the petitioner and District
encouraging that any contemplated bylaw changes pertaining to the subject matter being
discussed be submitted to the Commission for approval prior to the District convention. The
Commission will give further consideration at its next meeting.
124. Minnesota North District Bylaws (00-2188)
After discussion, the Commission instructed that the Secretary communicate with the
District to obtain further information regarding the proposed change to the responsibilities of the
office of Treasurer (Bylaw 3.26, b) prior to final approval.
125. Questions re Pastoral Leadership Institute (00-2189)
The Commission discussed at length questions submitted by a District President
regarding calls extended and funding provided in connection with Pastoral Leadership Institute.
Due to time constraints, the Commission decided not to grant permission to the District President
to personally address the Commission, instead instructing the Secretary to ask the District
President to submit in writing the information he wishes to provide prior to the Commission’s
next meeting.
126. Questions regarding Voting Rights of Intentional Interim Ministers (00-2190)
A pastor has asked whether intentional interim ministers called by his District may serve
as pastoral delegates for the congregations they serve at their District convention and whether
they may vote in the election of synodical delegates. The Commission gave preliminary attention
to these questions and will provide its opinion at its next meeting.
127. Other Business
The Commission gave brief attention to the most recent questions submitted for opinions:
(00-2191)
(00-2192)
(00-2193)

Right of Intentional Interim Ministers to Serve in District Offices
Questions re Rostering of Intentional Interim Ministers
Right of RSOs to Extend Calls to Rostered Church Workers

The Chairman assigned writing assignments in preparation for discussion of these
questions. The Commission set its next meeting for Monday, May 8, at 7:00 P.M. via conference
call.
128. Adjournment
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