1The Chairperson and the deputy chairperson of the High Prosecutorial Council shall be elected at the first meeting of the Council from the ranks of non-prosecutor members by simple majority of votes of the members. They hold office until the end of his/her term as a Council member.

2The Chairperson of the Council shall enjoy the salary and the benefits of the High Court Chairperson.

3The Chairperson of the High Prosecutorial Council shall perform the following functions:

abe responsible for the proper functioning of the Council and efficient performance of its duties in accordance with law;

bprepare, call and chair the Council meetings;

coversee and direct the administration of the Council;

çrepresent the Council in relations with third parties;

densure cooperation with other institutions;

dhreport to the Assembly on the situation in the judicial system and take measures for the publication of the report;

epropose the heads of the standing committees and assign the heads of ad hoc committees of the Council;

ëperform any other tasks assigned by law.