The Rule of St. Benedict - Chapter 3. Summoning The Brothers For Counsel

(1) As often as anything important is to be done in the monastery, the abbot shall call the whole community together and himself explain what the business is;
(2) and after hearing the advice of the brothers, let him ponder it and follow what he judges the wiser course.
(3) The reason why we have said all should be called for counsel is that the Lord often reveals what is better to the younger.
(4) The brothers, for their part, are to express their opinions with all humility, and not presume to defend their own views obstinately.
(5) The decision is rather the abbot's to make, so that when he has determined what is more prudent, all may obey.
(6) Nevertheless, just as it is proper for disciples to obey their master, so it is becoming for the master on his part to settle everything with foresight and fairness.

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