CHAPTER VIII PROVINCIAL CHAPTER Rules to Be Observed 244In the preparation and celebration of a Provincial Chapter, as well as in holding elections and treating other matters during it, the norms given above for the General Chapter are to be observed, applying them correspondingly. (C 271) CM 708 Matters to Be Treated at the Chapter 245 The most important matters to be discussed in the Provincial Chapter are the following: 1) drawing up or changing Provincial Statutes; 2) setting up or suppressing a Provincial Vicariate; 3) issuing instructions that seem useful for the welfare and the progress of the Province, promoting religious discipline, renewing the spirit and increasing zeal, and gaining vocations; 4) deciding upon the undertaking, development, and maintenance of various works, especially those that serve the common good; 5) setting norms for the administration of goods, as well as determining the contribution for the Provincial Curia; 6) defining the limits of expenses which local Superiors may not exceed without the permission of the Provincial Superior; 7) in the Provincial Chapter that is celebrated before the General Chapter, considering matters which are to be proposed to the General Chapter. (C 273) Acts of the Chapter 246The text of the protocol and the resolutions of the Provincial Chapter are to be sent to the Superior General and his Council for review and approval. (C 273) CM 711 Directory—Part VI 250
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