B. Conferences
7. Small-group conferences are to be held every two weeks. The conference is to last not more than two hours. Members are to be notified by the Chief of the time and place of the conference. It is important that conferences should be planned so as not to interfere with the work of the members.
8. In the conferences each member may be the Chairman by turn. Minutes are to be recorded by any member appointed at the conference. The minutes are to be read by the Chief in the Sub-District Party meetings.
9. Agenda of the small-group conference includes:
a. The Chief announces the opening of the conference.
b. The Chief reads Dr. Sun's will.
c. The Chief reports communications from the Sub-District Party Organ, important current problems, publications of the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Central Kuomintang Headquarters, and any other topics.
d. Discussions.
e. Comments.
f. The Chief reads regulations governing Party members.
g. The Chief announces the adjournment of the conference.
10. The discussions include:
a. Party principles,
b. current issues,
c. working abilities,
d. book reviews.
11. Materials for discussion may be given by the Central Party Headquarters or prepared by the Hsien Party Organ, if necessary.
12. Members are required to read certain books. In the case of those who cannot read by themselves, assistance may be given by the fellow members or by an instructor especially appointed for this purpose. Encouragement should be given to those who can do good written work.
13. Small-group conferences are responsible for the education of the illiterate members.
14. Every member should take part in the discussion.
15. If the members of the small-group conference cannot reach an agreement regarding any one of the four topics enumerated in the Item No. 10, they may refer to Central Party Headquarters or the Hsien Party Headquarters through the Sub-District Party Organ.
16. If it is found that all the small-group conferences cannot reach an agreement regarding certain topics discussed or if the Secretary of the Sub-District Party Organ considers it necessary, a Sub-District mass meeting may be called to discuss these topics. The agenda for the small-group conference can also be used for the Sub-District Party meetings.
17. When the small-group Chief considers it necessary, he may decide whether to have the Item "Comment" only on the agenda.
18. In commenting, the members may do:
a. Self-comment: Members may tell in the conference their own thoughts, activities and past experiences, as well as plans for the future.
b. Mutual comment: Members may make comments upon each other's thoughts, activities, etc., in the most sincere and friendly manner.
19. All the comments should be recorded in the minutes for future reference. After the conference members should not broadcast each other's secrets.
20. At every fourth meeting, the conference may be held in the form of a tea party or a picnic. In such meetings, members may express their ideas freely regarding Party, politics, economics, and any other social problems. It is not necessary to reach a conclusion, but the discussions should be recorded.
21. Regulations governing leave of absence for the Sub-District Party Organ are applicable to the small-group conference.