President of a Conference or Council. Such Member will immediately cease to exercise office and may appeal to the National Council.
Article 20 - National Council - Office Bearers The National Council President, after consultation with the members of the Council, appoints office bearers as necessary, e.g. Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, from among Society members, to assist in the efficient operation of the Council. The National Council President and the Presidents of the State Councils shall always comprise the majority of the Council. The term of appointment of office bearers is determined by the President. The appointments cease upon election of a new President.
Article 21 - National Council Funds The Council must keep accurate and appropriate records of income and expenditure. The records are to be readily available to members of the Council. The financial records of the Council must be audited annually. The Council receives funds from State Councils and may impose levies to meet the agreed expenses of the Council. An annual budget for the activities of the Council must be prepared and approved by the Council. The Council expenditure is restricted to its activities and assistance to works in which the Society is involved. Urgent financial needs of State Councils have a priority in the allocation of surplus funds held by the National Council.
Article 22 - Spiritual Advisers A Spiritual Adviser should be appointed to each Conference or Council by the President of the Conference or Council after consulting members of the Conference or Council and appropriate church authorities. The Spiritual Adviser must be a practising Catholic and have a sound knowledge of Vincentian spirituality. This person can be a priest, religious or lay person trained for the role. The appointment ceases upon the election of a new President.
Article 23 - Festival Meetings Regional Councils should conduct at least one Festival Mass and Meeting each year. A meeting of members is an occasion for their spiritual growth, mutual sharing of the Society, and a study of its works and future plans. Members of Conferences and Associate Members in the region are encouraged to attend the