LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters — Minutes St. Louis, Missouri — January 20-21, 2003, Page 14

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Bylaw II C 3 [p. 6]: Would this be better numbered Section D since II C covers convention
matters while this section deals with a new committee? A change would of course affect the
remaining lettering of this article of the Bylaws.

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Bylaw II C 3 a [p. 6]: Current placement of the word “shall” suggests that all of the listed duties
have been provided for by the Bylaws of the Synod, which is not the case. The Synod’s Bylaws
speak only of the review of constitutions and bylaws of congregations (Synod Bylaw 2.03).
Repositioning the word “shall” after the appositional phrase would rightly state that this
committee is provided for in the Bylaws of the Synod: “This Committee, as provided for in the
Bylaws of the Synod, shall advise….”

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Bylaw II C 3 a [p. 6]: Would better read, “…regarding conformity with the Synod’s Constitution
and Bylaws” rather than “regulations.” This would better conform with Synod Bylaw 1.05 d. The
Synod operates with numerous additional “regulations” (policies) that are not binding on
congregations.

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Bylaw III A 2 a [p. 10]: Should read: “shall serve no more than four (4) consecutive three (3) year
terms.”

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Bylaw III A 2 [p. 10]: Does not include reference to the Treasurer, unless this office is intended to
be included under paragraph b: “lay members of Board of Directors.”

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Bylaw III A 4 [p. 11]: It may be helpful to use the same terminology used by the Synod in Synod
Bylaw 4.91, “Functions.”

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Bylaw III A 4 b [p. 11]: Is it the responsibility of the Board of Directors to “evaluate” the plans
and policies that have been directed by the District convention or to administer and carry out such
decisions by the convention? Reference to Synod Bylaw 4.91 may also be helpful when referring
to the functions of the Board.

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Bylaw II A 4 g [p. 11]: See Synod Constitution, Art. XII, 9 d, where the President of the District
is given the responsibility to sign all official papers and documents.

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Bylaw III A 4 n [p. 12]: The appointment of four reconcilers for the District is an important and
specific requirement of the Bylaws of the Synod (Synod Bylaw 8.13). In the flow of this bylaw,
mention might be included with the other appointive responsibilities of the Board [p. 11].

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Bylaw III B 2 b [p. 13]: The District’s Constitution Committee is responsible to the District
Board of Directors (Synod Bylaw 2.03 b). The District Board is then responsible for reporting its
actions regarding congregational constitutions and bylaws to the District convention.

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Bylaw III F 3 a (2) and b (2) [p. 18]: Use of term “clergymen” is inconsistent with the otherwise
consistent use of “ordained minister.”

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Bylaw III F 3 b and c [p. 18]: Again, as mentioned above under Bylaw III C 1 f (2), is there a
conflict here with that bylaw’s 2% requirement?

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Bylaw III F 3 e [p. 19]: The Commission suggests that the provision of a list of eligible
commissioned ministers would be consistent and helpful also.

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