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LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters — Minutes St. Louis, Missouri — July 10–11, 2009, Page 1
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MINUTES
COMMISSION ON CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS
Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel, St. Louis
July 10–11, 2009
99. Call to Order
Chairman Albert Marcis called the meeting to order with all members present. Wilbert Sohns provided an
opening devotion reminding of the urgency of Christ’s mission.
100. Matters Pending
During the course of the meeting, the following agenda items were retained for inclusion on the agenda of
the August 29-30 meeting of the commission:
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08-2517 – Handbook for Doctrinal Reviewers: The commission anticipates additional
documentation from the Commission on Doctrinal Review.
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08-2523 – CHI Policy Manual: The commission noted that it has not received a copy of CHI’s
Bylaws and will conduct a review of the agency’s policies upon their receipt.
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08-2526 – Concordia Plans Services Policy Review: The commission reviewed Concordia Plans
Services’ Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (see below). The policy material recently received
will be reviewed at the commission’s next meeting.
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08-2536 – Oklahoma District Bylaws Review: The commission asked the Secretary to call the
district’s attention to its need to continue work on its Bylaws following its recent convention.
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08-2542 – Binding Force Resolutions Question: It was noted that, while invited, no additional
information has been received from the Council of Presidents or the President’s Office regarding
the issues raised. A member of the commission was asked to provide a draft response for
discussion at the next meeting.
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09-2544 – Article VI and Heterodox Congregations: These questions will remain on the
commission’s agenda until input is received from the Commission on Theology and Church
Relations upon its study and preparation of “Guidelines for Inter-Christian Relationships.” The
Secretary was asked to inform the district president who submitted the request for an opinion of
the process being used to provide a response.
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09-2549 – North Dakota District Bylaw Amendments: The commission will review bylaw
changes made by the North Dakota District at its 2009 convention upon their receipt from the
district. The Secretary will again request copies of bylaw-related convention actions.
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09-2552 – Concordia Ann Arbor Bylaws: The Secretary was asked to respond to legal counsel for
the school, informing him that the commission will be pleased to respond to the questions he has
raised but that they must be submitted by one of the individuals or agencies listed in Bylaw
3.9.2.2.
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09-2559 – Concordia Publishing House Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws Review: A recently
received document will be reviewed by the commission at its next meeting. Additional policy
materials will be requested from CPH prior to the meeting.