Congregation, it may express the fraternal love and unity of all of its members and their concern for the common good. CIC, can. 631 § 1; ES II, 18-19; CM 635 Ordinary and Extraordinary Chapter 259 The ordinary General Chapter, the task of which is, among other things, to elect the General Government, shall be convoked every six years. For problems of greatest importance to be resolved at another time, an extraordinary General Chapter may take place. A General Chapter, whether ordinary or extraordinary, is convoked by the Superior General with the consent of his Council. (D 219-222) CM 635-636 Members of the Chapter 260 Members of the General Chapter are: 1) the Superior General; 2) the General Councilors; – these remain members of the Chapter even if others are elected in their place, who also are to be called to the Chapter; 3) the General Treasurer (Econome) 4) the Secretary General; – these two remain members of the Chapter even if others are nominated in their place, although the newly nominated do not participate in this Chapter; 5) those who had previously filled the office of Superior General for six full years; 6) Provincial Superiors; 7) Superiors of the Vice-Provinces; 8) two delegates from each Province and one from each Vice-Province and General Vicariate, elected by the respective Chapter; 9) in addition, the delegates elected according to the proportions defined in the Directory (Part VI, Ch. VII). The number of Chapter members chosen by election should be equal to or greater than the number of ex officio members. (D 223-226) CM 639 Constitutions—Part VI 162
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