# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1979_S169
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PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION 171

the recommended resolution its observation regard-
ing the estimated benefits and costs. All new work so
proposed shall be considered on a priority basis in
relation to existing programs and other proposed
programs.

h. The biennial delegate convention of the Synod
shall adopt a 2-year comprehensive spending budget
for the next fiscal biennium beginning February 1
following the synodical convention which reflects the
mission, ministry, and stewardship performance and
potential of the Synod.

i. Following the convention, delegates in coopera-
tion with District stewardship departments and cir-
cuit officials are encouraged to visit each congrega-
tion in the electoral circuit to report and discuss the
program of the Synod, emphasizing the congrega-
tional responsibility toward synodical and District
programs. Materials to assist with the communica-
tion of the adopted spending budget and work pro-
gram shall be provided by the stewardship depart-
ment.

9.03 Budget Confirmation Procedure

a. It is the responsibility of the District to provide
information to its congregations concerning the spend-
ing budget and work program of the District and the
Synod prior to the congregational budget-setting
meeting. The congregations are encouraged to use
synodical convention delegates, District convention
delegates, and/or District staff personnel in this
communication process. District and synodical stew-
ardship boards shall provide materials to assist in
the process of communicating the adopted spending
budgets and work programs of the District and the
Synod, as well as receive information and sugges-
tions for consideration by the respective Boards of
Directors and conventions. Such materials shall be
coordinated with the provisions of Bylaw 15.07.

b. The spending budget adopted by the conven-
tion shall be changed only to reflect unanticipated
circumstances. Necessary changes shall be proposed
by November 30 of each year and submitted in the
format and under the timetable prescribed by the
Board of Directors. The Council of Administrators
shall review the proposed changes and make recom-
mendations thereon to the Board of Directors.

c. By January 31 of each year the procedure
outlined in 9.02 b will be followed.

d. By February 15 of each year the Board of
Directors of the Synod shall review the commitments
from Districts and any proposed changes to the
spending budget together with the Council of Admini-
strators recommendations thereon. The board shall
then adopt a final budget for the next fiscal year
provided such spending budget does not exceed the
total amount authorized by convention as adjusted
for inflation.

e. Intheevent commitments from Districts will not
support the total spending authorized by the delegate
convention as adjusted for inflation, the Board of
Directors may convene a meeting of the floor com-
mittee and the District Presidents and Council of
Administrators, who together with the board will
review the synodical program and discuss the total
ministry being affected by the Synod and its Districts
so as to decide upon a course of action to resolve the
imbalance.

9.04 Budget and Work Program Preparation

a. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for
coordinating the preparation of the budget and work
program as defined in Bylaw 2.85.

b. In preparation of the annual District budget
and/or work program, representatives of the Board of
Directors and/or Board of Stewardship of the Synod
shall meet with the appropriate officials in each

h. (delete)

i. Following each convention, delegates in coop-
eration with District stewardship departments and
Circuit officials shall endeavor to visit each congrega-
tion in the electoral circuit to report and discuss the
program of the Synod, emphasizing the congrega-
tional responsibility toward synodical and District
programs. Materials to assist with the communica-
tion of the programs of the Synod and Districts shall
be provided by the stewardship department.

9.03 Budget Confirmation Procedure

a. (same)

b. (delete)

c. By February 15 of each year the procedure
outlined in 9.02 b will be followed.

d. By April 15 of each year the Board of Directors
of the Synod shall review the commitments from
Districts and any proposed changes to the spending
budget together with the Council of Administrators
recommendations thereon. The board shall then adopt
a final budget for the next fiscal year.

e. In the event commitments from the Districts
will not support the total spending budget, the Board
of Directors may convene a meeting of the District
Presidents and Council of Administrators and one
person appointed by each District President, prefer-
ably the member of the floor committee, who together
with the board will review the synodical program and
discuss the total ministry being effected by the Synod
and its Districts so as to decide on a course of action to
resolve the imbalance.

9.04 Budget and Work Program Preparation
a. (same)

b. (same)