The promoters of bands of ten collect financial contributions, which are forwarded to parochial and then diocesan directors. At the end of January each year, these contributions are forwarded to the councils. The Lyon Central Council makes its budget recommendations, then the Paris Central Council makes its recommendations and the two are reconciled. Allocations are based on the reports of the superiors of the missions, bishops, vicars and prefects Apostolic; and in consideration of the desires of the Pope and the data furnished by the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.