Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1958, Page 116

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116 Proceedings of the Forty-fifth Convention

7. Application for membership in the Synodical Conference shall
be submitted to the constituent synods one year prior. to
a convention of the Synodical Conference. (Bylaws V, 1,
p. 70)

II. We recommend the following amendments to the proposed Con-

stitution and Bylaws: |

1. Constitution, Article VI, c, p.64: Amend the last sentence
to read: “Advisory delegates shall have the privilege. of the
floor but shall not have the right to make motions or to vote.”

2. Constitution, Article VIII, Sec. 4, line 6, page 65: Substitute
“shall” for “will” as found in the present constitution.

3. Bylaws, I, 5, p.66: Substitute “six months prior to the con-
vention” for “six weeks prior. to the convention.”

4, Same place, last line: delete “if possible.”

5. Bylaws, II, 6, d): line 1, read “be filled by the Presidium,
that is, the President, the Vice-Presidents, and the Secretary.”

6. Bylaws, III, 2, line 2: after the word “instructions” add “of
said Board.”

7. Bylaws, IV, 1: change last sentence to read: “In consultation
with the Presidium he shall select topics to be presented for
doctrinal discussions at the sessions and shall appoint the
essayists.”

8. Add the following new article after Bylaws, I:

BOARDS OF CONTROL

Section 1. For each educational institution of the Synodical
Conference there shall be a Board of Control composed of a max-
imum of four pastors, two teachers, and four laymen. The Presi-
dent of the district within whose confines the institution is located
shall be an ex-officio member of the Board.

Section 2. The members of the Boards of Control shall be
elected by the Synodical Conference for terms of six years. Two
nominees shall be proposed by the Board of Trustees from names
submitted by the areas served by the institutions for each member
of the Board of Control whose term is expiring. Vacancies shall
be filled by the respective Board of Control in consultation with
the Board of Trustees.

Section 3. Any person on the salaried staff of an educational
institution of the Synodical Conference shall be ineligible to serve
as a member of the Board of Control or to enter into gainful busi-
ness contracts or relations with the institution.

Section 4. a) The Board of Control shall carry out the educa-
tional program and the curriculum approved by the Board. of
Trustees for the respective institution.

b) The Board of Control shall be responsible for the condition
of the physical property of its respective institution and shall oper-
ate, manage, and supervise the property, grounds, buildings, and
equipment and maintain the same in good repair.

¢) The Board of Control shall prepare an annual budget for
its respective institution and submit it for approval to the Board
of Trustees. .