 The Chapter of the Cathedral of S. Maria Assumpta consisted of three dignities (the Provost, the Archdeacon and the Cantor) and eight Canons.On 8 June 1182 Pope Lucius III (1181–1185) confirmed the Chapter in its possessions, rights, and privileges, and granted them the right to elect their own Provost.They were also granted the right of presentation of suitable persons to the churches and chapels in the diocese in their possession.