Every four years a "Chapter" is held. The Chapter is made up of all the members who wish to attend, a "chapter of the whole." During the week or more that the Chapter is in session, this is the highest ruling body within the society. It will elect a new Council of a President, First Vice President, and Second Vice President. The Chapter reviews, and accepts or rejects various reports on the financial budget and audit, on common life as members, and on missionary outreach. It may change the "Directory" and amend the "Glenmary Constitution." Directory changes take place at whatever date is selected during the chapter. Constitutional changes must first be approved by Rome. The Chapter may give mandates of action to the new Council.