and his Council, and, having compared them with the money and all the rest that is kept in the safe, if they find them written up accurately, they are to be approved. In the same manner, the books of the local treasurers are to be examined every three months by two confreres chosen by the local community. (C 298) CM 593 Manner of Transacting Business 281In transacting business, let each treasurer strive to preserve a great interior and exterior peace; edify neighbors by word and example; preserve friendly relations with those whose service he needs in transacting business; seek the advice of experts; avoid every form of trading; settle controversies, when possible, peacefully and concordantly; provide all things at the right time, especially those that last a long time; and expedite rightly what must be arranged at the proper time. (C 298) CM 591 Investing or Spending Money 282The Superior, with the consent of his Council and having heard the treasurer, should try to invest, safely and advantageously, the money that is not needed for ordinary expenses; any appearance, however, of commerce or the accumulation of goods is to be avoided. To the extent that the financial condition and prudence allow it, out of love for God and man and under the guidance of the government, monetary gifts for pious causes are highly recommended. (C 298) CM 561-562, 576 Surplus of Money 283It is desirable that, at the end of the year, the Provinces or General Vicariates, in a spirit of poverty and trust in the Divine Providence, send the money they themselves do not necessarily need to the General Curia for the needs of the entire Congregation. (C 298) CM 557 Structure and Government 261
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