ARTICLE
2:CHAPTERS
Can.
631 §1 In an institute the general chapter has supreme authority in accordance
with the constitutions. It is to be composed in such a way that it represents
the whole institute and becomes a true sign of its unity in charity. Its
principal functions are to protect the patrimony of the institute mentioned in
can. 578 and to foster appropriate renewal in accord with that patrimony. It
also elects the supreme Moderator, deals with matters of greater importance,
and issues norms which all are bound to obey.
§2 The
composition of the general chapter and the limits of its powers are to be
defined in the constitutions. The institute's own law is to determine in
further detail the order to be observed in the celebration of the chapter,
especially regarding elections and the matters to be treated.
§3
According to the norms determined in the institute's own law, not only
provinces and local communities, but also any individual member may freely
submit their wishes and suggestions to the general chapter.
Can.
632 The institute's own law is to determine in greater detail matters
concerning other chapters and other similar assemblies of the institute, that
is, concerning their nature, authority, composition, procedure and time of
celebration.
Can.
633 §1 Participatory and consultative bodies are faithfully to carry out the
task entrusted to them, in accordance with the universal law and the
institute's own law. In their own way they are to express the care and
participation of all the members for the good of the whole institute or
community .
§2 In
establishing and utilising these means of participation and consultation, a
wise discernment is to be observed, and the way in which they operate is to be
in conformity with the character and purpose of the institute.
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