# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1917_S47
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Ey. Luth. Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States. 1917. 47

6. The President shall sign the official papers and documents
in the name of Synod.

7. The President shall attend the meetings of the various Dis-
tricts of Synod and assist them by his advice in their work; he
shall ‘report on the work of the various Districts at the next regular
session of Synod.

8. The President shall perform all additional duties which Synod
may enjoin upon him through its By-laws or by special resolution.

9. When pressing business matters*that permit of no delay
turn up between conventions of Synod, the President shall be author-
ized to submit the same for a vote to the congregations by means
of the official synodical organs. In such eases at least one-fourth of
the synodical congregations must register their vote.

C. Of the Vice-Presidents.

1, The Vice-Presidents shall, whenever requested to do so by
the President, act in his stead. .

2. In case of the disability, the deposition, or the death of the
President, the Vice-Presidents shall, in the order of their rank of
office, take the President’s place, and, until the expiration of the
regular term, exercise all the rights and the duties of the President.

D. Of the Secretary.
The Secretary shall
1, Keep a record of the proceedings of synodical conventions;
2. Draw up and sign the official papers and documents of Synod;
3. Perform such other work as Synod may enjoin upon him
through its By-laws or by special resolution,

E. Of the Treasurer.

The Treasurer is the custodian of all moneys and commercial
papers of Synod, and shall ;

1. Keep a record of all moneys received and expended by Synod;

2, Administer Synod’s financial affairs as directed by Synod;

3. At any time submit for examination his books and vouchers
to an auditing committee appointed by Synod or its officers.

F. Of the Board of Directors.

1. The Board of Directors shall consist of not less than seven
members, to wit: the President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, one
pastor, and three laymen.

2. This Board of Directors is the legal representative of the
Synod and the custodian of all property of Synod, and shall be
entrusted with the supervision and general management of all of
Synod’s business.

Article XII. — Districts of Synod. Regulations.

1. Synod shall be divided into Districts. Their geographical
boundaries shall be determined by Synod, which may alter them to
suit conditions.

2. This Constitution shall also be the constitution of each Dis-
trict of Synod; however, each District may adopt such by-laws and
pass such resolutions as its own particular ‘interests require, pro-
vided only that such by-laws and resolutions do not conflict with
the Constitution and the By-laws of Synod.

3. The officers of the Districts shall be:

a. A District President;

b. Vice-Presidents, as the By-laws prescribe ;

ce. As many Visitors as the Districts may determine upon;
d. A District Secretary; ,

e. A District Treasurer.