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- A province must have a council for economic matters composed of the bursar of the province and at least two competent brothers, with a chairperson appointed by the provincial chapter. To this council may be added, if it seems advisable, trustworthy lay experts. (B, n. 289).
- It will be the duty of the economic council not only to examine all the reports to be submitted to the provincial chapter or the provincial council, but also to help the provincial council by taking a consultative vote when there is question of economic matters of major importance such as, especially, the budget, taxes, and long-range plans.
- The norms by which the council for economic matters is governed must be included in the statute of administration.
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