In its own meetings it must endeavor to develop skill in the
difficult but highly rewarding art of Bahá'í consultation, a process which will
require great self-discipline on the part of all members and complete reliance
on the power of Bahá'u'lláh. It should hold regular meetings and ensure that
all its members are currently informed of the activities of the assembly, that
its Secretary carries out his duties, and its Treasurer holds and disburses the
funds of the Faith to its satisfaction, keeping proper accounts and issuing
receipts for all contributions. Many Assemblies find that some of their
activities such as teaching, observance of Feasts and Anniversaries, solution
of personal problems, and other duties are best dealt with by committees
appointed by the Assembly and responsible to it...
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter to the National Spiritual Assembly of Bolivia, July
30, 1972; compilations: ‘Lights of Guidance’)