LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters — Minutes St. Louis, Missouri — May 11–13, 2012, Page 22

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143. Other Matters Discussed by the Commission
During the course of the meeting, a number of additional matters were surfaced and discussed at length by
the commission:
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The Secretary of the Synod requested that the commission informally review a policy that is
being developed governing the ordination, commissioning, installation, and ecclesiastical
supervision of missionaries called by the Synod’s Board for International Mission.
The commission discussed several sensitive matters in executive session.
The commission is in the process of planning a November joint meeting with the Commission on
Handbook and the President of the Synod and his staff to continue discussion of matters related to
the Handbook of the Synod resulting from 2010 Synod convention actions.

144. Agenda Items for the Commission’s August 10–12, 2012 Meeting
Upon review of unfinished business by the Chairman Sohns, the following items remain on the
commission’s active agenda, to be addressed when the commission next meets August 10–12:
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Bylaw Section 2.16 Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Bylaw 3.10.5.6.9 (j) Standard Operating Procedures Manual for Colleges and Universities
Bylaw 3.10.4.7.9 (j) Standard Operating Procedures Manual for Seminaries
Women’s Service in Congregations (11-2596)
Review of Concordia University System Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (11-2602)
Review of English District Operations Manual and Employees Handbook (11-2613 [B])
Review of Ohio District Governance Policies (12-2630 [B])
Review of Montana District Policies (12-2632)
Review of Concordia University Wisconsin Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (12-2635)
Constitution Guidelines Update Request (12-2641)
Review of Concordia University Nebraska Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (12-2642)
Concordia University System Question: Prior Approval of Theological Faculty (12-2643)

In addition, the following remain on the commission’s agenda as items that await further input or receive
regular attention at commission meetings:
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Concordia Historical Institute Policy Manual (08-2533)
Article VI and Heterodox Congregations (09-2544)
Commission on Handbook Matters
LCMS Structure and Governance Matters
2010 Handbook Errors Reports
Council of Presidents Policy Manual Review
Commission Web Site Review
Commission Internal Governing Document
Commission “Aberrations and Concerns” Document
Consideration of District and College/University Template for Articles of Incorporation
Status Review of Agency Governing Documents’ Review
Retention of Historical Documents (e.g. “Reports of Synodical Survey Commission)
Duties of Commission Related to 2013 Synod Convention

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