1.  A religious organization wishing to open an upgrading course for religious professionals shall submit a written application to the chairman of the People’s Committee of the province where the course is to be held. The application documents shall include the name and venue of the course, the needs for it, its duration, contents, curriculum, potential attendees and teachers.

2.    2.  Within 30 days of receipt of a due-form application, the chairman of the provincial People’s Committee shall consider, make a decision and reply to the religious organization.