Pending its establishment, and to insure uniformity throughout the East
and throughout the West, all local Assemblies will have to be re-elected
once a year, during the first day of Ridvan, and the result of polling, if
possible, be declared on that day.
In order to avoid division and disruption, that the Cause may not fall a
prey to conflicting interpretations, and lose thereby its purity and
pristine vigor, that its affairs may be conducted with efficiency and
promptness, it is necessary that every one should conscientiously take an
active part in the election of these Assemblies, abide by their decisions,
enforce their decree, and cooperate with them wholeheartedly in their task
of stimulating the growth of the Movement throughout all regions. The
members of these Assemblies, on their part, must disregard utterly their
own likes and dislikes, their personal interests and inclinations, and
concentrate their minds upon those measures that will conduce to the
welfare and happiness of the Baha'i Community and promote the common weal.