especially Provincial and General Vicariate Superiors. Whenever necessary, he is to issue opportune directives, which will be binding until he revokes them or steps down from his office; also, he should not neglect to address the confreres by letters as the occasion warrants it. (C 279) CM 675 Changes in the General Council 254After the death or resignation of the Superior General, his Vicar assumes full authority over the Congregation, which he exercises until the next ordinary General Chapter, in accordance with the norm contained in D 191. If the office of the Vicar General or of other Councilors becomes vacant, others are elected by the Superior General and his Council to complete the six-year term. (C 285) Procurator General 255The Congregation is to have a Procurator General, who handles its matters with the Apostolic See. (C 281, 282) CM 684 Appointment of a Procurator 256The Procurator General is appointed for a six-year term by the Superior General with the consent of his Council. One of the Councilors may perform the office of Procurator. (C 281, 282) CM 685 Dependence on the Superior General 257The Procurator is not to undertake any matter to be arranged without the mandate or knowledge of the Superior General, and he should faithfully hand over to him all the rescripts of the Apostolic See that pertain to the Congregation. (C 279) CM 686-687 General Treasurer 258The Superior General, with the consent of his Council, appoints the General Treasurer for the period of six Structure and Government 253
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