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Handbook page 174
Source: LCMS Handbook 2023, page 174.
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(v) effect the removal from office of the institution’s president upon a finding, under the procedure of Bylaw 3.10.6.8.3 or Bylaw 3.10.6.8.1 (e) or (f) , that he is unfit to serve as the spiritual head of the college or university;
(w) effectively and intentionally govern the institution and its president so that administration and faculty carry out their management and educational responsibilities in a manner consistent with the foregoing; and
(x) participate fully in the procedures for the selection and regular review of the president of the institution and of the major administrators; approve of the appointment of faculty members who meet the qualifications of their positions; approve sabbatical and study leaves; and encourage faculty development and research.
3.10.6.2 The board of regents of each college and university shall consist of no more
than 18 members, all voting.
1. One ordained minister, one commissioned minister, and two laypersons shall be elected by the conventions of the Synod.
2. One ordained minister, one commissioned minister, and two laypersons shall be elected by the geographical district in which the institution is located. If any board is required by its governing documents to include one or more persons holding residence or church membership in a specific locality, the institution is responsible for ensuring (including by appointment, if necessary) that individual(s) meeting such requirements are included among those persons serving on such board, and no such geographic restriction shall apply to Synodelected regents.
3. No fewer than four and no more than eight members shall be appointed as members by the board of regents according to the following process:
(a) Members appointed by the board of regents may not vote on the appointment of members of the board.
(b) The board of regents nominations committee shall seek input from the board of regents members, the president of the institution, the Synod President, the CUS President, and Synod Board of Directors regarding qualified and suitable candidates for appointment.
(c) The board of regents nominations committee shall properly vet all candidates to ensure the candidates possess the qualifications specified in 3.10.6.2.1 with particular attention given to the needs of the institution.
(d) The board of regents nominations committee shall not nominate for appointment any person who fails to meet the qualifications required under Bylaw 3.10.6.2.2 (f).
(e) The appointment shall be made by those board of regents members eligible to vote.
4. The president of the district in which the college or university is located or a district vice-president as his standing representative shall serve as an ex officio member.
