Additional Delegates 223 In addition to the two delegates, each Province that has more than 30, but not more than 60 professed confreres, elects one delegate for the General Chapter; the one that has more than 60, but not more than 120 professed confreres, elects two delegates; the one that has more than 120 confreres elects three delegates. (C 260) Other Delegates 224In General Vicariates and in houses and residences immediately subject to the Superior General, a Chapter is to take place, if possible, or at least elections of delegates to the General Chapter. One Chapter delegate from each General Vicariate is to be elected. Likewise, one delegate should represent at least every ten perpetually professed members of those houses and residences immediately subject to the Superior General. It is up to the Superior General with the consent of his Council to determine which houses or residences will be joined together and in what manner. (C 260) Presence of Participants 225All who are called to the General Chapter are obliged to participate unless someone is lawfully excused by the Superior General with the consultative vote of his Council. However, for the validity of its proceedings, it is required and suffices that at least two-thirds of those called be present. (C 260) CM 640 Presence of Experts 226Besides its members, the President also has the right to invite experts to the Chapter who are proficient in the matters to be considered, but only for the duration of consultation and without the right to vote. (C 260) CM 641 Structure and Government 245
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