# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1930_S78
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78 Proceedings of the thirty-second convention

Appendix.

Standing Rules of the Synodical Conference (*Synodalkonferenz*).

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

1. Each 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, 6 a.) . . .

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

II. On the Admission of Other Synods.

The admission of a church body into the federation of the Synodical Conference can take place only by the concurring resolution of all the synods united in the Synodical Conference. (Constitution, 4.)

III. On Doctrinal Discussions.

1. The president of the Synodical Conference has to see to it that papers are prepared 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 should send this wish, stating 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 at least four weeks before the Synodical Conference convenes. The theses are to be sent, printed, to the individual delegates and their alternates just as long beforehand, so that they can become somewhat acquainted with them in advance. (S.-G. 13 [1890], 47.)

IV. On the Examination of the Synodical Reports.

1. At each of its conventions the president of the Synodical Conference is already to appoint the committees which at the following convention are to report on the various synodical reports (of all the synods, or districts, united with the Conference), so that time and opportunity be given them 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 custom among us to pronounce no praise on the synodical reports; for what we alone want and ought to know is whether the doctrine set forth in the reports is correct and in accordance with the Word of God. -- The committee 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 committee members.