Section A – Representation

The Lutheran Deaf Mission Society shall be represented on the ILDA Executive Council and Board of Directors by the LDMS Director or another person who the Lutheran Deaf Mission Society may designate as their representative.

 
Section B – Responsibilities

1.      This representative shall be responsible for efforts to coordinate the international ministry with deaf persons of the LCMS, its districts and the Lutheran Deaf Mission Society with the ILDA efforts in carrying out our mutual purpose and achieving our goals.

2.      This representative shall work closely with the ILDA Board of Directors and keep fully informed of all programs, projects, and plans of the ILDA.

3.      This representative shall make every attempt to attend the ILDA Board of Directors and the Executive Council meetings.

4.      This representative shall plan to attend and give a report at the ILDA convention and the regional branch meetings.

5.      This representative shall develop a harmonious and peaceful relationship among regional pastoral advisors, the persons involved in pastoral ministry, congregations, fields and the ILDA through mutual understanding, agreement and cooperation.

 
Section C – Special Privileges

If this representative from the Lutheran Deaf Mission Society is not an ILDA member, this representative shall enjoy the privileges of proposing at Board of Director meetings; however, this representative shall not be permitted to vote.