# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1973_S177 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) Se SYNODICAL ADMINISTRATION 177 2173 Division Chairmen b. The devision chairmen are to supply guidance and assistance to the agencies in their divisions in regard to the preparation of balanced and coor- dinated plans and budgets and in the development of policy manuals, job specifications, and organiza- tional arrangements. 2.175 Council of Administrators a. The Council of Administrators shall consist of the following synodical officers and members of the administrative staff. 1. The President of the Synod 2. The First Vice-President of the Synod 3. The Treasurer of the Synod 4. The Controller of the Synod 5. The Secretary of the Synod, who shall serve as secretary of the council 6. The Administrative Officer of the Board of Directors 7. The Chairman of the Division of Missions and Special Ministries 8. The Chairman of the Division of Higher Edu- cation 9. The Chairman of the Division of Parish Services 10. The Chairman of the Division of Communi- cations 11. The Chairman of the Division of Stewardship Services 12. The Chairman of the Division of General Staff Services as an advisory member ce. Duties The Council of Administrators shall — 1. assemble, interpret and, after review and ap- proval by the Board of Directors, distribute among the divisions and departments long-range forecasts concerning synodical growth: synodical income, dis- bursements, and fixed investments: mission oppor- tunities; needs for pastors, teachers and other workers and the consequent developmental require- ments of synodical educational institutions: other auxiliary and service activities: and headquarters staff requirements: 2. prepare and submit to the Board of Directors long-range and comprehensive plans of synodical work in which the principles of balance and co- ordination will be significantly reflected in all their important implications: 3. prepare and submit annually to the Board of Directors short-range, comprehensive, and reason- ably detailed plans in which the opportunities and the limitations of the Synod will be expressed in relation to current expectations but within the framework of the long-range plans: 4. develop, with the approval of the Board of Directors, the procedures by which such plans best can be made, and develop suitable forms of presen- tation which will permit such plans to be presented concisely, intelligibly, and fairly: 5. recommend periodically to the Board of Di- rectors adjustments or_ revisions of long-range plans as experience indicates the need for such revisions; 2.173 Division Chairmen b. In cooperation with the Administrative Of- ficer of the Board of Directors and the Director of Planning and Budgeting, the division chairmen shall assist the respective departments in each di- vision in developing annually long-range plans, work programs, and budgets and in determining adjustments to such plans which the Board of Di- rectors may require in the exercise of its respon- sibilities or which may otherwise become neces- sary during the course of the year; and shall pro- vide guidance to the respective departments in the development of policies, job specifications, and or- ganizational arrangements. 2175 Council of Administrators a. The Council of Administrators shall consist of the following synodical officers and members of the administrative staff: 1. The President of the Synod 2. The First Vice-President of the Synod 3. The Treasurer of the Synod 4. The Controller of the Synod 5. The Secretary of the Synod, who shall serve as secretary of the council 6. The Administrative Officer of the Board of Directors 7. The Chairman of the Division of Missions and Special Ministries 8. The Chairman of the Division of Higher Edu- cation 9. The Chairman of the Division of Parish Services 10. The Chairman of the Division of Communi- cations 11. The Chairman of the Division of Stewardship Services 12. The Director of the Department of General Staff Services as an advisory member 13. The Director of Planning and Budgeting as an advisory member c. Duties The Council of Administrators shall — 1. in cooperation with the Administrative Officer and the Department of Planning and Budgeting, review the long-range plans, work programs and budgets of the respective divisions and departments and submit to the Board of Directors recommenda- tions thereon in line with the projected income and growth of the Synod; 2. review monthly the actual performance of all departments and assist the respective departments in making necessary revisions to the current year plans and programs; 3. recommend to the Board of Directors such changes in approved plans as may become neces- sary when income forecasts fail to materialize or when for other reasons the approved plans of the Synod cannot be carried out; 4. recommend to the Board of Directors policies and procedures for more effective management of the Synod and encourage a uniform observance throughout all departments of sound and efficient administrative and operational procedures and rou- tines; 5. with the assistance of necessary subcommit- tees, coordinate the development, implementation, and operation of programs to avoid duplication and provide timely and efficient, programs which will meet the needs of the total Synod;