The confidentiality of statements concerning ministerial applications must be held in sacred trust by all General officers, and all others having official access. Violation of this trust may result in disciplinary action or civil liabilities. However, it is equally important that District officers communicate relevant information about ministers to other district officials who have need to know. Examples of such communication are ministers transferring to other districts and information concerning a minister who is a candidate to pastor a church. Failure to disclose information may result in legal responsibilities. If a ministerial application is not approved for license, the Executive board may, upon the applicant's request, disclose the nature of the information it has obtained about the applicant.