As regards the question of what procedure the Bahá’í Assemblies should adopt when dissatisfied with the services of any of their officers, should such dissatisfaction involve the loyalty of an Assembly officer to the Faith, he should, following a majority vote be dismissed. But in case the dissatisfaction is due to the incompetence of a member, or simply to a neglect on his part to discharge his duties, this does not constitute sufficient justification to force his resignation or dismissal from the Assembly. He should be kept in office until new elections are held.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 22 November 1940 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to a Spiritual Assembly; ‘The Unfolding Destiny, The Messages from the Guardian of the Baha’i Faith to the Baha’i Community of the British Isles)
