For the union or fusion of several entities the following are required:
A consultative vote with respect to the mutual negotiations to be worked out about the union;
To the extent that the joinings require, consultation of the brethren of the entities which are involved, to be conducted in a way worked out by the Master General;
the decision of the Master of the Order with his council; the first superior of the new entity is appointed by the Master of the Order.
If it seems necessary, a special statute of provisions can be promulgated by the Master of the Order.
If a province is to be divided, the procedures to be followed shall be worked out by the provincial council and approved by the Master of the Order with his council.