Spiritual Exercises 227At the beginning of the Chapter, at least one day is to be devoted to spiritual exercises. (C 261) CM 648 Roll Call 228When the Chapter members gather for the first time in the Chapter Hall, the General Secretary should read their names off a list prepared conveniently in advance so that the presence or absence of those who were called may be well known to all. (C 261) CM 651 Tellers and Secretary of the Chapter 229The President of the Chapter will appoint two temporary tellers from among the members of the Chapter. Then he proposes to the Chapter members candidates for the two tellers and for the secretary. Elections for each candidate are held separately and a relative majority of votes is sufficient. The tellers, along with the President, must take an oath to discharge their office faithfully and to observe secrecy regarding matters of the Chapter. (C 261) CM 652 Duty of the Secretary 230The secretary is to record in writing, accurately and faithfully, all the acts of the Chapter and present them to the Chapter for approval. (C 261) CM 654 Various Committees 231Before proceeding to other matters, Chapter members form committees: one to examine the way in which the common goods of the Congregation are administered and one or more to examine and formulate the proposals, requests, or observations presented by members of the Chapter or by other confreres. (C 261) CM 644 Directory—Part VI 246
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