# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S132
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RESOLUTIONS

Serve as a delegate to more than two successive synodical
conventions.”

Proposed Bylaw 1.53 f:Present wording of Bylaw 1.53e.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

To Delete Congregational
Certification for Lay Delegates

RESOLUTION 5-22
Overture 5-55 (CW, p. 232)

Wuenreas, The lay delegates to the synodical conven-
tions are no longer elected by the congregation but
rather by the circuit meetings from a list of candidates
nominated by the congregations in the circuit; therefore
be it

Resolved, That the last sentence of Bylaw 1.59

In addition, every lay delegate shall present credentials

supplied by the synodical secretary and signed by the pastor
and two officers of the congregation.

be deleted. (See Res. 12-03.)

PRESENT WORDING

1.59 Certification

The names and addresses of all voting and advi-
sory delegates and representatives and their alter-
nates shall be forwarded by the District Secretary
before the announced registration deadline to the Sec-
retary of the Synod on registration forms provided by
the latter. This procedure shall constitute certification.
In addition, every lay delegate shall present creden.
tials supplied by the synodical Secretary and signed by
the pastor and two officers of the congregation.

PROPOSED WORDING

1.59 Certification

The names and addresses of all voting and advisory
delegates and representatives and their alternates
shall be forwarded by the District Secretary before
the announced registration deadline to the Secretary
of the Synod on registration forms provided by the
latter. This procedure shall constitute certification.

Action: Adopted (1).

To Study Membership Classifications
and to Define Terms “Clergy,”
“Ministers of Christian
Education,” and “Teachers”
RESOLUTION 5-23

Overtures 5-20, 5-21 (CW, p. 223)

Wuereas, The professional roster of the Synod has
grown in both number and variety of ministries; and

Wuereas, The inclusion of all teachers on the
“clergy” roster of the Synod involves almost insurmount-
able administrative difficulties; and

Wuereas, There is a distinct difference in the re-
quirements and qualifications of the offices of “clergy,”
“ministers of Christian education,” and “pastoral minis-
try”; therefore be it

Resolved, To refer these overtures to the Council of

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Presidents for study and recommendation to the Task
Force to Study Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

To Refer N.O. Res. 5-07 to Task Force
(Appointment or Election
of Boards and Commissions)

RESOLUTION 5-24

Report 5-02, I, 22 (CW, pp. 211—212); N.O. Res. 5-07
(CW, pp. 440—441)

Wuereas, The Committee for Reorganization is stud-
ying the proposed reorganization of the Synod; therefore
be it

Resolved, That we accept the recommendation of the
Committee for Reorganization in N.O. Res. 5-07 and
refer the proposed resolution (except as amended in
substance by this convention) concerning elections and
boards and commissions to the Task Force organized for
this purpose for further study and implementation.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

To Amend Bylaws Regarding Report
of Ad Hoc Committee Study
of Convention Nomination
and Election Procedures

RESOLUTION 5-25
Report 5-03 (CW, p. 217)

Wuereas, The New Orleans convention called for a
special committee to review and study nomination and
election procedures of synodical officers and various
board and commission members elected by the synodical
convention; and

Wuereas, Said committee was appointed, functioned,
and recommends certain changes in Sections 2.129 f and
2.121 a of the Handbook; therefore be it

Resolved, That the last sentence of paragraph f in
Section 2.129 be changed to read:

PRESENT WORDING

f. The convention shall have the right to alter each
slate at the proper time by amendment. Any delegate
making a nomination from the floor shail have secured
prior written consent of the candidate whom he wishes
to nominate. Such delegate shall immediately submit
to the Secretary of the Synod this document and
written pertinent information concerning his nominee
as detailed in 2.129 e.

PROPOSED WORDING

f. The convention shall have the right to alter each
slate at the proper time by amendment. Any delegate
making a nomination from the floor shall have secured
prior written consent of the candidate whom he wishes
to nominate. Such delegate shall have submitted this
document and written pertinent information concern-
ing his nominee (as detailed in 2.129 e) to the Secre-
tary of the Synod no later than 10 days before the
opening of the convention.