Amendments To Bylaws

7.1.1Amendments may be made by conventions of the Synod.

1. They shall be presented in writing to a convention of the Synod.
2. They shall be specified as bylaw amendments and considered by a convention floor committee.
3. They shall be examined by the Commission on Constitutional Matters prior to presentation to the convention to determine that they are not in conflict as to content with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod.
4. They shall be examined by the Commission on Handbook prior to presentation to the convention to determine that they are in agreement in language (terminology) with the current Handbook.
5. They shall be adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the delegates present and voting.

7.1.2In exceptional circumstances and upon the express direction of a convention of the Synod, amendments may be made by a two-thirds majority of the Board of Directors.

1. Such amendments to the Bylaws shall be necessary to implement resolutions adopted by a convention of the Synod.
2. Such amendments shall be drafted by the Secretary of the Synod and shall be reviewed by the Commission on Constitutional Matters and the Commission on Handbook.