3. Structures and Rules
A. Each group can work out its own organisation in keeping with the basic principles explained above. Some groups may be very loosely organised, others more tightly so and more demanding.
B. The leadership should come from the members themselves in so far as possible and not from the members of the religious congregations. It is essential that groups work in harmony with the local pastors in the parish and are not in any way divisive or elitist.
C. Individuals and groups are encouraged to develop links, both formal and informal, with other branches of the Marist family.
