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256-bis

  1. For the union or fusion of several entities the following are required:
    1. A consultative vote with respect to the mutual negotiations to be worked out about the union;
    2. 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;
    3. 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.
  2. If it seems necessary, a special statute of provisions can be promulgated by the Master of the Order.
  3. 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.