LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters — Minutes St. Louis, Missouri — June 7-8, 1973, Page 1

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The commission therefore rules that the individual in question could indeed serve as President
of Concordia Teachers College if after his election and prior to his acceptance of the position he would
apply for and be accepted for reinstatement. In other words, it would be necessary for his election to be
conditional. The commission holds that in the event of his election this person should be plainly informed
that his election is dependent upon favorable action on an application for reinstatement.
We would furthermore hold that the interviewing process should involve not only the District
President as required by Bylaw 3.51 but also the other electors, so that the process would be identical to
that which must precede appointments to the theological faculties. The commission holds that this procedure should be followed in this case especially in view of the fact that the President of an institution is
also its spiritual head. (Bylaw 6.91).
In order to save all concerned needless embarrassment, the interviewing process required for
reinstatement may well take place before the actual election.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF COMMISSION ON CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS
June 7-8, 1973 - St. Louis, Missouri
271. Sommermeyer opened the meeting with prayer. The minutes of March 15-16,1973 were approved as
submitted. Items 443, 444, 445, 446, 447 were added to the agenda at this time and later in the meeting.
272. District Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation (Ag. 6A, 9 11, 12, 236, 344, 344A, 365, 383, 430): It
was reported that the agreement to meet in Colorado sometime to go through all of these bylaws had not
been carried out as yet due to schedule difficulties.
273. Congregations Demitting (Ag. 19): Luessenhop suggested that this matter now be deferred until after
the New Orleans convention.
274. Selective Fellowship (Ag. 265, 290): Although the CTCR has not yet finished its work on this item,
the Secretary called attention to a recent opinion of the CTCR to the effect that individual congregations
and Districts should remember that fellowship arrangements are established by the Synod itself.
275. Woman Suffrage (Ag. 277): No report has been received from the CTCR.
276. Model Congregational Constitutions (Ag. 293, 298, 293N): It was agreed that this matter could well
wait until after the New Orleans convention.
277. Correspondence with R. Bohlmann (Ag. 375A, B): The Secretary called attention to this item.
278. San Francisco Night Ministry (Ag. 385, 385A, B): The CTCR study requested by the CCM has not
yet been completed on the question of joint activities with other church bodies.

279. Ombudsman (Ag. 420): Attention was called to Overture 4-57 in the Workbook whichasks that a staff person be attach
assistance in cases of conciliation. The general feeling seemed to be that the idea is basically a good one
but needs further thought.
280. Teacher Serving as Layman on District Board of Directors (Ag 436): President Niedner of the
Nebraska District had asked the Commission to rule on whether a teacher who is not called at the moment
may serve as a lay member of the District Board of Directors. The Nebraska District stipulates in its