the fourth ballot, only those two who in the preceding ballot received a relative majority of votes have passive, but not active voice. In the case of a tie, the procedure is to be followed as outlined in C 267. (C 286) Loss of Office by a Provincial Superior 264Privation or removal from the office of a Provincial Superior can be put into effect either by the Superior General—with the consent of his Council and upon the request of the Provincial Council or at least after hearing its opinion on the matter—or by the Provincial Chapter if its decision is confirmed by the Superior General and his Council, in accordance with the norms of canon law. (C 290) CM 693 Loss of Office by a Provincial Councilor 265The Provincial Superior, after obtaining the consent of his Council, has the authority to accept the resignation from office of a provincial Councilor; however, for the privation or removal from this office to become effective, it must be confirmed by the Superior General with the consent of his Council, in accordance with the norms of canon law. (C 290) Changes or Substitutions after Vacancies 266The vacant office of a Provincial Superior is to be filled by his Vicar, who governs the Province until the end of the six-year term, in accordance with the norm contained in D 191. When the office of Vicar Provincial or one of the Councilors is vacant, another confrere is elected by the Provincial Superior and his Council to complete the six-year term. (C 290) Structure and Government 255
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