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The governing bodies of the Inter-Jurassian Assembly are the two co-presidents, the bureau, and, during the initial phase, the president appointed by the Federal Council.

1 During the initial phase, the presidency shall be held by the person appointed by the Federal Council.

2 The president is assisted by two co-presidents, one designated by the delegation from the Bernese Jura, the other by the delegation from the Canton of Jura.

3 In case of necessity, the president appoints one of the co-presidents to replace him.

1 At the conclusion of the term of the president appointed by the Federal Council, the co-presidents shall assume the presidency in rotation for one year each. The draw determines which co-president will first hold the presidency.

2 A resigning co-president is replaced by a person designated by their delegation.

1 The bureau consists of the two co-presidents, two assessors elected according to the procedure provided in Article 2, paragraph 2, and, during the initial phase, the president appointed by the Federal Council.

2 The president also assumes the chairmanship of the bureau.

The Assembly has its seat in Moutier.

**1 The Inter-Jurassic Assembly shall have a secretariat responsible for handling administrative matters.**

**2 The bureau appoints the secretary of the Assembly as well as the secretariat staff and determines their remuneration.**

**3 The secretary participates in plenary sessions and those of the bureau.**

**4 In the event of the secretary's incapacitation, the president shall designate an ad hoc secretary, subject to ratification by the bureau.**

The Assembly may establish committees within itself to which it entrusts specific tasks.

1. At least three members of the Assembly may form a group.

2. Each group must include at least one representative from the Bernese Jura and one representative from the Canton of Jura, unless it is composed exclusively of members of a political party not represented in the other delegation.

3. The groups handle the matters listed on the agenda of the session and are represented in the committees.

1 The Assembly itself sets the date of its sessions.

2 The Assembly meets upon the decision of the president or the bureau, as well as at the request of a quarter of the members of the Assembly.

3 The sessions are held in one of the districts of the Bernese Jura or the Canton of Jura, according to the decision of the bureau.

The notice of meeting and the agenda are sent to the members of the Assembly no later than two weeks before the date of the session.

Assembly members regularly attend the sessions. In case of inability to attend, they inform the president.

1 The majority of the members of the Assembly must be present for it to deliberate.

2 Decisions are made by the majority of each of the delegations.

The matters to be addressed by the Assembly are introduced through a proposal originating from the bureau, a committee, a group, or one or more members of the Assembly.

The debates first focus on the admissibility. If the latter is accepted, the Assembly moves on to a detailed discussion.

1 The vote is conducted by a show of hands.

2 Six members of the Assembly can request a secret ballot.

1 A record shall be kept of each plenary and committee session.

2 The secretary shall draft and sign the minutes of the sessions with the president.

3 The documents that served as the basis for the deliberations shall be annexed to the minutes.

Acts emanating from the Assembly are signed by the president and the secretary.

1 The Assembly or the office may assign mandates to third parties.

2 They may also request information and, with the agreement of the concerned governments, assign study mandates to administrative services of the Canton of Bern and the Canton of Jura.

1 The Assembly may submit any proposal it has approved to the governments of both cantons.

2 The office is responsible for the follow-up of these proposals.

The Assembly shall submit an annual activity report to the Federal Council and the governments of the two cantons, for the first time twelve months after the commencement of its work.

The office organizes public information.

1. Members of the Assembly are entitled to a compensation of 120 francs per half-day and 200 francs per full day of session. The same rate applies to meetings of the bureau, delegations, committees, and groups.

2. The President of the Assembly receives double compensation.

3. Committee and group presidents receive double compensation for the sessions they preside over.

4. Dossier study does not entitle members to any special compensation.

5. A mileage allowance of 60 centimes is paid to members for their travel from their home to the session locations.

The president appointed by the Federal Council is compensated by the Confederation. The Federal Council determines the amount of their compensation.

1 The Canton of Bern and the Canton of Jura shall equally share the expenses of the Assembly.

2 Each canton shall allocate in its budget the necessary amount for the operation of the Assembly, upon its proposal.

1 The maintenance of the accounts is ensured by the secretary, who submits the accounts every six months for approval by the board.

2 The financial audits of the two cantons ensure the review of the Assembly's accounts.

This regulation may be amended by the signatory parties, particularly upon the proposal of the Assembly.

This regulation comes into effect upon signature.