LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters — Minutes St. Louis, Missouri — December 10, 2012, Page 6

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Regulation “Y,” “Interpretation and Application of Standard Operating Procedure Manual Provisions,”
includes a responsibility of the administrator:
Panels and ecclesiastical supervisors are responsible for interpreting and applying the principles, regulations,
and other provisions provided in this manual. General questions regarding the process may be discussed
with the Secretary of the Synod. Specific questions may be directed to the Commission on Constitutional
Matters, whose responsibility it is to maintain this manual in consultation with the Secretary of the Synod and
with the concurrence of the Council of Presidents (emphasis added).

One aspect of the role of the administrator in a 2.14 expulsion matter is to provide information and
assistance to ensure that the processes are understood by all those involved, not simply a Hearing Panel
chairperson, so that they may correctly interpret and follow the process. Other aspects of the role of the
administrator are referenced in the response to Part 2, Question 2, above.
In response to question (b) above, the answer is “no.” When a Hearing Panel, a Special Hearing Panel, or
a Final Hearing Panel requests information from the administrator of the hearing process, he is required to
provide that information. Bylaw 2.14.7.8 (d) states: “Any member of the Synod, officer of a
congregation, or officer of any organization owned or controlled by the Synod shall, when called upon by
the panel to do so, testify or produce records related to the matter.”
182. Adjournment
With allotted time having expired, the meeting was closed with words of benediction.

Daniel C Lorenz, Acting Secretary

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