LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters — Minutes St. Louis, Missouri — June 25, 2024, Page 3

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education for commissioned ministers; and the language of (m) diverges from the language of
Bylaw 3.6.6.1 (e).
In summary, CUS is advised to completely restate this section to incorporate of the relevant Synod
Bylaw (namely, 3.6.6.1) either verbatim or by reference.
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Article II, Section 1: See comment on Article I, Section 6, regarding timeline and the “SecretaryTreasurer.”

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Article II, Section 2: It should be made clear that all activities of the executive committee and not
only the delegation actions/policy of the CUS Board of Directors are subject to the requirements of
Synod Bylaw 1.5.3.2.

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Article IV: Approval of the Board of Directors of the Synod is required for changes to CUS Bylaws
(Bylaw 3.6.1.7 [a]).

Concordia University System is thanked for submission of its documents for review, requested to submit
for further review a subsequent revision undertaken on the basis of this review, and reminded, following
this commission’s approval of that or a subsequent draft, of its need to follow the procedure for adoption
of such changes under Bylaw 3.6.1.7.
36. Plan for Next Meeting
The commission has scheduled an in-person meeting for August 9–10, in St. Louis.
37. Meeting Review and Adjournment
The agenda being concluded, the commission adjourned.
John W. Sias, Secretary

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