LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters — Minutes St. Louis, Missouri — February 26–28, 2010, Page 4

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The commission strongly encourages CHI to develop those other documents that should
accompany the Articles of Incorporation (Bylaw 1.5.3.5).

150. Review of Oklahoma District Bylaws (08-2536)
The secretary of the commission shared a letter from the secretary of the Oklahoma District in which the
latter referenced a 2009 district convention action charging the 2009–2012 district board of directors “to
continue to [review and] update the new Handbook so that those additions might be brought to the 2012
convention.” He added that “in order to accomplish this task, the board of directors meeting on March 6
will appoint a committee to address ‘the Handbook.’”
The commission acknowledged receipt of the letter and will anticipate a report from the Oklahoma
District board of directors prior to the next district convention to allow opportunity for the commission to
carry out its Bylaw 3.9.2.2.4 responsibilities.
151. Article VI and Heterodox Congregations (09-2544)
The secretary reported on a conversation with the executive director of the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations, who reported that the CTCR has taken up the matter and will be moving forward with a
response. As agreed, the commission will continue to await the input from the CTCR before providing its
own response to the questions submitted.
152. Review of Concordia University Ann Arbor Bylaws (09-2552)
The secretary recalled that the remaining issue with the Concordia Ann Arbor Bylaws is the question of
the removal of board members. He suggested reviewing the matter following the 2010 Synod convention,
since the Commission on Structure is again proposing the addition of a bylaw section to govern the
removal of board members. If adopted, the new bylaw will need to be reflected in the governing
documents of all agencies of the Synod.
153. Florida-Georgia District Bylaw Changes (09-2562)
Due to lack of available time, this item will remain on the commission’s agenda until another meeting.
154. Review of Council of Presidents Policy Manual (09-2563)
Although portions of the manual had been assigned to members of the commission for review, this item
will remain on the commission’s agenda until another meeting due to lack of available time.
155. Authority re Sale of Synod Assets (09-2564)
In an August 11, 2009 letter, a member of the Synod submitted a series of questions relating to information that was then beginning to be made public about a potential sale of the KFUO radio station or one of
its licenses. The member identified some of the prior decisions of the CCM, including CCM Opinion 032357, which addressed issues relating specifically to KFUO and the involvement of the Board of Directors (BOD).
Following receipt of the questions, the CCM, pursuant to Bylaw 3.9.2.2 (b), notified both the chairman of
the BOD and the chairman of the Board for Communication Services (BCS) of the questions submitted. A
response and input was received from both the BOD and the chairman of the BCS. In addition, following
the commission’s August 29–30 meeting, during which public announcements began to be made through