The Order is an organization within the Church of Rome. Among its members there is a solid brotherhood relationship.
The most important organ of the Order is the Council. The Grand Master and six councillors belong to it. The Grand Master is the most important office: he indicates the salary of the councillors, decides the attitude towards the Pope and modifies the internal laws. The office is for life and is appointed by both the members of the Order and the Council (the votes of the councillors are worth more).
The councillor is appointed directly by the Grand Master. Only one can be elected for each Papal state. Again the charge is for life.
The Pope can take action regarding the Order: he chooses the budget to be allocated each year and decides whether its members can hold office in Rome.
