# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1928_S76
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76 Proceedings of the thirty-first convention

Appendix.

Standing Rules of the Synodical Conference.

I. Concerning the Sending of Delegates to the Synodical Conference.

1. Every synod belonging to the Synodical Conference that numbers 80 or fewer than 80 voting members is entitled to elect 4 representatives. Each 40 voting members above 80 confer the right to elect 2 further representatives, likewise every fraction of 40, but always pastors and deputies in equal number. (Constitution, 6a.) . . .

5. Delegates who have not appeared are to be called to account by their respective synods, since the *Synodalkonferenz* [Synodical Conference] holds that it has no jurisdiction over them. (S.-K. [Proceedings of the Synodical Conference] 3 [1874], 4.)

II. Concerning the Admission of Other Synods.

The admission of an ecclesiastical body into the union of the Synodical Conference can take place only by the consenting resolution of all the synods united in the Synodical Conference. (Constitution, 4.)

III. Concerning Doctrinal Discussions.

1. The President of the Synodical Conference is to see to it that proposals are made for the doctrinal discussions. (S.-K. 1 [1872], 74; 13 [1890], 47.)

2. Every member of the Synodical Conference who wishes to propose the discussion of a subject is to send this wish, with a statement of the subject, to the President at least two months before the beginning of the sessions. (S.-K. 1 [1872], 74.)

3. The subject for the doctrinal discussions is to be published in the synodical organs of the Synodical Conference at least four weeks before the Synodical Conference meets. The theses are to be sent, printed, just as long beforehand to the individual delegates and their alternates, so that these may become somewhat acquainted with them beforehand. (S.-K. 13 [1890], 47.)

IV. Concerning the Examination of the Synodical Reports.

1. At each convention the President of the Synodical Conference is to appoint already the committees that are to report at the following convention on the various synodical reports (of all synods, or rather districts, united with the Conference), so that they may be given time and opportunity for careful examination of them. (S.-K. 8 [1879], 45; 5 [1876], 54.)

2. These examining committees should never forget to name the doctrinal subjects discussed in the synodical reports, and secondly, that it would be better if it became the usage among us to pronounce no praise on the synodical reports; for what we alone want and ought to know is whether the doctrine presented in the reports is correct and in accordance with the Word of God. — The committee's report is also at the same time to call attention to anything questionable. (S.-K. 10 [1884], 92; 5 [1876] 54.) — To be valid, it must be signed by both members of the committee.