Acts

Rules of Procedure

IV. DEPUTIES' GROUPS

Article 36

A Deputies' Group shall take part in activities of the National Assembly in the manner foreseen by the present Rules of Procedure.

Article 37

A Deputies' Group shall be represented by the chairperson of the Deputies' Group.
A Deputies' Group shall have its vice-chairperson, who shall stand in for the chairperson in case of his/her absence.
During a National Assembly sitting, a Deputies' Group may authorise one of its members to represent the Deputies' Group in relation with a particular item from the agenda, of which the Chairperson of the Deputies' Group shall notify the Chairperson of the National Assembly not later than before the opening of the debate on that particular item from the agenda.
If a Deputies' Group is represented by its vice-chairperson or authorised representative, he/she shall assume the powers of the chairperson of the Deputies' Group.

Article 38

The chairperson of a Deputies' Group shall notify the Chairperson of the National Assembly, in writing, of any changes in the composition of the Deputies' Group.
When new members join a Deputies' Group, the chairperson of the Deputies' Group shall communicate to the Chairperson of the National Assembly their signed statements of accession.

Article 39

Support and clerical duties required by Deputies' Groups shall be carried out by the National Assembly Support Service.