14-5-
With regard to the matters mentioned
in paragraph 1 acts which are performed without the assent
of the representatives are invalid, unless approved by the Governor of the Prefecture in accordance with the provisions
of paragraph 2.
In cases coming under the two preceding
paragraphs when the other party has acted in good faith and
without negligence the superior or church supervisor who has performed the act must be responsible for execution thereof
or for compensation for damages according to the choice of the other party.
Article 11.
Temples or churches, with the exception of those coming under sub-heading (5) of paragraph 8 of Article 6, may amalgamate or dissolve, upon obtaining the sanction of
the Governor of the Prefecture, with the previous approval
of the superintendent priest or the director of the denomi-
nation.
When temple or a church falls under any
one of the following sub-headings, the Governor of the
Prefecture may cancel his sanction for its establishment.
(1)
(8)
When provision is not made for a temple
or a church within five years of the destruction of one
When the office of superior, church
supervisor, or procurator, is vacant for a period
of more than three years.
A temple or a church is dissolved by
cancellation of the sanction for its establishment.
Article 12.
Necessary matters in regard to the management
of temple precincts, changes in precinct areas, the management
of buildings within the precincts, the management of church
compounds, changes in compound areas and the management of
buildings /
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