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LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1929, Page 129

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Ev. Luth. Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States. 1929. 129

Action.

The committee recommended that this petition be. granted, pro-
however, that the four additional members consist of two
prs, one teacher, and one layman.

Synod adopted this recommendation.

Term of New Officers, Boards,
and Committees.

WHEREAS, Under the present rule of Synod, the newly elected
cers and members of the various boards and committees assume
eir duties at the close of the synodical convention, therefore the
dersigned herewith respectfully petition Synod to
“~ pesolve, That the term of the new officers and members of boards

and committees begin August 1 or as soon as possible thereafter.
"This would avoid delay in the transfer of books and give the

Beginning of

ow officers and members of committees an opportunity to become
familiar with the duties connected with their office and also give the
Secretary of Synod ample opportunity to notify the newly elected
‘officers and committee members of their election.

The recommendation of the committee to adopt this memorial

_ rejected by Synod.

. Synodical Professors as Members of Synodical
Boards.

The following resolutions were submitted by the Chicago Lu-
theran Pastoral Conference : —

“Wuereas, It seems inconsistent and inexpedient that any one
g who is called to some special position in Synod either by Synod itself
: or one of its boards and is salaried by Synod or one of its boards
| should at the same time hold another synodical position or office;
; therefore be it
“| “Resolved, That no one who is called by and salaried by Synod
; or a synodical board should at the same time hold another office in
i Synod.
“Anp WHEREAS, The professors at our seminaries and preparatory
institutions are sufficiently occupied by their labors; therefore be it
/ “Resolved, That no professor at our institutions of learning shall
be expected to serve on mission boards or similar commissions not
requiring theological training and ability.”

Action.

Committee 14 brought in the following report: —

“Your Committee has carefully examined the matters and things
contained in the above memorial and takes the privilege of making
) the following recommendations: — ; .

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