07/05/2020 Bureau
At its meeting on 7 May, the Bureau approved a memorandum on arrangements for the conduct of remote committee meetings, introducing supplementary working methods on a temporary basis in response to the exceptional situation of COVID-19.
The organisation and holding of such meetings must guarantee the democratic, orderly and inclusive functioning of the committees and respect the general principles of transparency, security and confidentiality. Members may meet virtually on a secure, confidential platform which also allows interpretation into all the official and working languages of the Assembly, and remote voting. Members’ identities are verified, secure voting procedures are clearly specified, while existing procedures for agendas, speaking lists, amendments and minutes are maintained