The President functions as representative of the Federation. With the Council of the Federation she fulfils a function of service for the federated Companies. In particular the President and the Council are at the Companies’ disposal to support initiatives of studying the Rule and Constitutions, in fidelity to the spirit of the Merician foundation. The President and her Council are elected by the Assembly in which all the federated Companies participate. The experience of the Federation is positive and encouraging for the Companies. Here they experience the strength that comes from unity, and they are supported in fidelity and renewal; here they are open to the Institute’s worldwide expansion.
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