According to the regulations of the Association of Shinto Shrines, the Guji is the executive representative of the shrine as a religious corporation; and as a rule, only the Guji can become the executive representative..
神社本庁の庁規では、宮司は宗教法人としての神社の代表役員であり、原則として宮司以外の者が代表役員になることはできない。