(6)
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Particulars in regard to the propagation
of its doctrine and the conduct of ceremonies.
(7)
Particulara in regard to superiors,
church supervisors and other organs.
(8)
Particulars in regard to believers,
and their representatives.
Particulars in regard to the principal
(9)
(10)
and branch temples and their priests.
(12)
Particulars in regard to the management
of property and other financial affairs.
takings.
Particulars in regard to public under-
When it is desired to alter the regulations
of a temple or a church, or when a church, which is not a
Juridical person, wishes to become a juridical person, it shall
be necessary, with the assent of the representatives of the
believers and, except in the case of a church coming under sub-
heading (5) of the preceding paragraph, with the prior authority
of the superintendent priest or the head of the denomination,
to obtain the sanction of the Governor of the Prefecture.
Article 7.
A (Buddhist) temple shall have a superior
and a church a supervisor.
The superior or church supervisor shall
supervise the temple or church, and represent it.
If the office of superior or church
supervisor is vacant, or if a superior or church supervisor is
a minor or cannot carry on his duties for a long time,
procurator shall be appointed to carry out his duties.
Article 8.
A temple or a church shall have three or
more representatives (hereinafter called representative) of its
believers.
Representatives /