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CHAPTER 35 FUNDS 221
the relations of the praesidium to the Curia should be those
of a child to its mother, the latter filled with solicitude for the
interests of the former, which in turn tries to afford every
assistance in lightening the maternal cares.
Very often praesidia do not sufficiently appreciate the fact
that the general administration of the Legion is dependent on
their contributions. They are found meeting only the bare
needs of Curiae, and sometimes they fail even to do that
much. As a consequence; those Curiae cannot aid the higher
councils to bear the heavy burden attaching to the work of
extension, the starting and visitation of branches, and other
running expenses. This means that a vital legionary function
is being crippled, which is a woeful thing to follow from mere
thoughtlessness.
3. All proposals for novel expenditure are to be referred by
praesidia to the Curia so that the latter may judge if anything
is involved which might have faulty reactions.

4. The Curia may give money grants to a praesidium, but
must not assume financial responsibility in respect of any
work being carried on by that praesidium. That responsibility
rests on the praesidium itself. The necessity for this regulation
is obvious. With out it, any group running a Club, Hostel, or
other work could, by being constituted a praesidium, turn the
other praesidia into collecting agencies on its behalf.
It follows from this that no praesidium may call, otherwise
than as a favour, upon any other praesidium or upon the
Curia for assistance in the collection of funds.

5. Any transfer of funds, other than by a praesidium to its
special work or vice versa, shall be a matter for Curia sanction.

6. In the event of a praesidium or a legionary council
falling through, or ceasing to function as a Legion body, the
ownership of its funds and property is thereupon vested in
the next-highest govern ing body.
7. The Spiritual Director shall have no personal financial
respons ibility for debts which he has not himself advised.