LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters — Minutes St. Louis, Missouri — May 11–13, 2012, Page 13

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Bylaw 11.8.2: This bylaw should also include mention of the requirement to follow Synod
Bylaw 1.5.4 governing full financial disclosure.
Bylaw 12.1: Mention must also be made in paragraph a to the Synod’s Bylaws and resolutions,
so as to read: “a. not contrary to the Constitution, Bylaws, and resolutions of the Synod;….”
Paragraph e should also read: “e. approved in advance by the Commission on Constitutional
Matters of the Synod;….”

134. New England District Bylaws Review (12-2633)
In July 2009, the commission provided its initial review and response to the Bylaws of the New England
District (09-2558). It has noted that not all of its recommendations were incorporated into the latest
document, received February 27, 2012. Upon review of the newly submitted bylaws and proposed
amendments, the following changes are recommended by the commission (new wording underscored):
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Bylaw 3.32: Synod Bylaw 5.2.2.1 does not require board of directors’ approval for the
appointment of circuit counselors. This bylaw should therefore read: “Vacancies in all other
offices except circuit counselor shall be filled for the unexpired term through appointment by the
president with the approval of the board of directors. In the case of circuit counselor
appointments, the president shall make these appointments without board of directors’ approval.”
Bylaw 4.21: Mention should be made of Synod Bylaw 4.5.1 as the primary source for a
description of the powers and duties of a district board of directors.
Bylaw 8.20: This bylaw must agree with Synod Bylaw 4.3.1 and therefore must read: “…may
nominate two candidates from the clergy roster of the Synod for the office of vice-president.” A
new paragraph d should then be added: “d. All vice-presidents shall be members of
congregations within the regions which they serve upon assuming office and during the course of
their tenure.”
Bylaw 9.02: This bylaw must be changed to read: “In the event that an action by the Synod
affects any provision of these Bylaws, the board of directors shall be empowered, upon review
and approval by the Synod’s Commission on Constitutional Matters, to amend these Bylaws to
conform to those of the Synod.

With these changes, the commission gives its approval to the Bylaws of the New England District, thanks
the district for its cooperation, and requests that a clean copy with all changes in place be provided to the
Office of the Secretary of the Synod upon adoption by the district convention.
135. Concordia University Wisconsin/Concordia University Ann Arbor Transaction (12-2635)
As discussions progressed in efforts to affiliate Concordia University–Ann Arbor (CUAA) with
Concordia University–Wisconsin (CUW), the commission was actively involved in a review of
documentation essential to the transaction. Beginning with a Letter of Intent to be signed by all involved
parties (CUAA, CUW, Concordia University System, LCMS Board of Directors), which the commission
initially reviewed (that review subsequently reflected in the input it provided to the other more critical
documents), the commission assisted the parties in developing and coordinating the remaining documents
in light of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod.
Upon final review, the commission gave its approval to the following documents essential to the
transaction:
• LCMS Board of Directors Affiliation Resolution
• CUAA Board of Regents Resolution
• CUW Board of Regents Resolution
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