LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters — Minutes St. Louis, Missouri — JULY 2, 1963, Page 13

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ARTICLE XI



                                                BYLAWS

              This congregation may adopt such Bylaws as may be required for the

accomplishment of its purpose.



ARTICLE


                                     CHANGING THE CONSTITUTION

              A.   Unalterable Articles

                      Articles II,   HI, V and IX of this Constitution shall not be subject to

change or repeal,



              B. Amendments

                      Amendments to this Constitution may be adopted at a regular Voters*

Assetnbly, provided

       .              1. That they do not conflict with the provisions laid down in Article XII,

or -syith any other article that pertains to a Scriptural doctrine and practice; and

"■'■■;■ . ;           2, That the proposed amendment has been submitted to writi»g at \

a-pre'ylbus meeting of the Voters' Assembly and published prior to the meeting

a| which the propos-ed amendment will be acted upon.


                      3. That an affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters

present is secured.