Conventual Officials

1. A subprior is to be appointed by the prior within three months after he accepts the office of prior, according to n. 310, 2. If he is not appointed within this period, the right of appointing him reverts to the prior provincial. He can be reappointed to a second term immediately but not to a third term without the consent of the prior provincial.
2. The subprior remains in office until the newly elected prior appoints a subprior in accordance with § I.
3. If, for some other reason, the subprior ceases to hold office, the prior must appoint a new subprior within a month; otherwise the right of appointing him reverts to the prior provincial.

In the absence of the prior, the subprior may preside over the conventual chapter and council and may also appoint a vicar for a short time.

A subprior ‘in capite’ may not make notable changes in the convent and is obliged to present a report on his administration to the new prior in the presence of the council.

1. Any brother with active voting rights may be appointed bursar of the convent provided he is truly qualified for this office.
2. He is appointed for a three-year term and can be appointed immediately for another three years but not for a third time except with the consent of the prior provincial.

1. When the office of syndic falls vacant, the prior is obliged to see to the appointment of a new syndic within a month, without prejudice to n. 318, 1.
2. A conventual prior may not himself hold the office of syndic.

A prior, with the consent of his council, appoints the sacristan and the librarian. To appoint other officials he may deem useful he does not need the consent of the council.
For each official, a provincial chapter shall determine the conditions, length of service, duties, and other relevant matters.