Congregations Walking Together in Mission as We Nominate and Elect To Ensure Regional Representation on the Board of Directors
RESOLUTION 8-16
TF Report (CW TFR, p. 35); Overtures 8-11, 8-63–64 (CW, pp. 224–225; 242–243)
WHEREAS, The Synod desires congregations to walk better together in mission; and
WHEREAS, The Synod exists to support and strengthen congregations in their mission and ministry; and
WHEREAS, The establishment of five geographic regions will serve to establish stronger connecting links between congregations, districts, and the Synod’s Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Five geographic regions would be created primarily for representational purposes, to improve communications and coordination of functions between congregations and the Synod’s Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, The Synod’s Board of Directors would benefit by improved representation from all areas of the nation; and
WHEREAS, The Synod’s Board of Directors, currently composed of 15 voting members with no specific geographical representation, should become more representative of the Synod’s varied geographical regions; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Synod’s Board of Directors are responsible for making vital legal, business, and finance decisions on behalf of Synod; and
WHEREAS, The Synod would benefit by allowing a more representative group of individuals participate in the governance of the Synod; and
WHEREAS, It is necessary for board members to possess various skill sets to better enable them to make informed and educated decisions; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Synod’s Board of Directors be composed of no more than 14 voting members, as follows:
- five laypersons, one elected from each of the five designated geographical regions
- two ministers of religion–ordained elected at-large from the Synod
- one minister of religion–commissioned elected at-large from the Synod
- two laypersons elected at-large from Synod
- up to three at-large laypersons appointed by the elected members of the Board of Directors to obtain needed additional skill sets (legal, finance, investment, administration, etc.)
- the President of the Synod
and be it further
Resolved, That with the exception of the President of the Synod, no more than two voting members be elected from the same district; and be it finally
Resolved, That Bylaw 3.3.5.1 be amended accordingly, as shown (“2007 Handbook Convention Version,” TB, p. 242–243).
First Resolved: Describe the composition of the Board of Directors
Second Resolved: Restrict the number of members from the same district.
Third Resolved. Bylaw changes to make it happen.
I don’t care where people are from as long as they are strong theologically.
Vote: No
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