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LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters — Minutes St. Louis, Missouri — December 6-7, 2004, Page 2

Source: The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (files.lcms.org)

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as necessary, with much of the Commission’s business conducted by telephone conference calls in order
to respond to requests for opinions in a timely manner.
29. Response to Letter re Previous CCM Opinion (04-2413)
A November 2, 2004 letter from a pastor of the Synod contained a request outside of the responsibilities
of the Commission. After discussion, the Commission asked the Secretary to provide an appropriate
response.
30. District Constitution Committee Guidelines (04-2414)
A November 4, 2004 letter from a district president contained a request for an opinion regarding 2004
convention Resolution 3-08A and its application by a district constitution committee. After discussion,
the Commission directed the Secretary to respond by encouraging the district president and constitution
committee to await the anticipated report from the special task force appointed by the President of the
Synod to provide guidance for the implementation of said resolution.
31. Handbook Revision (04-2405)
The Commission gave final review to the revised Handbook prior to its publication.
32. Standard Operating Procedures Manuals (04-2404)
The Commission continued its review of materials intended for inclusion in the Standard Operating
Procedures Manual that will accompany the dispute resolution process provided in Bylaw section 1.10 of
the revised Handbook, taking into consideration the comments and recommendations of the Convention
Actions Committee of the Council of Presidents as well as other sources.
33. Other Items
A December 6, 2004 letter from a district president asking a series of questions regarding membership
and suspension matters (04-2415) was briefly discussed. The Commission asked one of its members to
prepare a draft response for discussion at its next meeting.
34. Adjournment
The meeting was closed with words of benediction.

Raymond L. Hartwig, Secretary