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regulation a family council is to be held, the court must convene it on the application of the person whose concern the subject to be discussed is, of the head of his house, of a relative, of the guardian, the supervisor or curator, of the public procurator or of any person interested.

945.

The family council must consist of at least three persons, appointed by the court from among the relatives of the person concerned or else from among persons connected with him or with his house.

A person who can designate a guardian is also entitled to appoint by will the members of the family council.

946.

If a person resides at a distant place, or if some other just cause exists, he may refuse to be a member of the family council.

The guardian, supervisor or curator cannot be a member of the family council.

The provisions of Art. 908 apply correspondingly to members of the family council.

947.

A resolution of the family council is passed by a majority of the members.

A member who is himself interested in a matter cannot vote on such matter.

948.

The person whose concern the matter under dis-

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