To Facilitate Greater Oversight of Concordia Universities

WHEREAS, Recent issues have led to the closure of three Concordia universities and the formal visitation by the President of the Synod of two others; and

WHEREAS, These institutions have been created and supported by our faithful fore bearers, often at great personal sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon us to continue their legacy and make good use of the treasures they have handed down to us for the benefit of Christ’s Church; and

WHEREAS, Bylaw 3.10.5.2 provides for the appointment of a Synod vice-president to the board of regents for the seminaries;

therefore be it

Resolved, That in order to facilitate greater oversight of the Concordia University System schools, Bylaw 3.10.6.2 be amended as follows:

PRESENT/PROPOSED WORDING

3.10.6.2 The board of regents of each college and university shall consist of no more than 1819 members, all voting. … is located or a district vice-president as his standing representative shall serve as an ex officioa regular member. commissioned minister, or a layperson, shall be appointed by the Praesidium of the Synod after consultation with the President of the respective institution and the Board of Directors of the Synod.

6. The Synod vice-president of the region in which the college or university is located or his appointed representative shall serve as a regent.

67. Except for the district president and Synod vice-president, college College and university board of regents members may be elected or appointed to serve a maximum of three consecutive three-year terms and must hold membership in a member congregation of the Synod. 78. … 89. …