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Synaxis is to be convoked and a new Superior General
elected. Her term of office will be till the next General
Synaxis. If the Superior Generalís office falls vacant for one
year or less, the Assistant Superior General takes up that
office.

180 If the Superior General is seen to be misusing her office, the
Assistant Superior General, with the consent of the General
Councillors, brings the matter to the consideration of the
Archeparch.
181 If the Superior General wants to resign from her office, the
Assistant Superior General in consultation with the General
Councillors brings the matter to the decision of the
Archeparch.
182 It is to the Superior General that the General Councillors,
General Finance Officer, Auditor General, Secretary General
and Local Superiors have to submit their resignation.
Assistant Superior General
183 The Assistant Superior General exercises her vicarious
authority in the name of the Superior General. Even though
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she has the powers of the Superior General on such occasions,
she is to execute only ordinary administrative affairs and
other indispensable things.
General Council
184 The General Council comprises the Superior General and
her Councillors. The Superior General carries out her
administrative duties with the deliberative, decisive and co-
responsible assistance of the General Council.

185 There shall be cordial unity and co-operation between the
Superior General and the Councillors; secrecy has to be kept
in administrative affairs. The Councillors, by well
deliberating and studying the issues and by offering creative
suggestions and opinions in view of the good of the
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