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Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 192 – paragraph -1 (new)

-1. Admissible petitions shall be considered by the committee responsible in the course of its normal activity, either through discussion at a regular meeting or by written procedure. Petitioners may be invited to participate in meetings of the committee if their petition is to be the subject of discussion, or they may request to be present. The right to speak shall be granted to petitioners at the discretion of the chair. The provisions laid down in the first subparagraph are subject to the condition that the preliminary consideration of the petition may be referred to a subcommittee of five to seven members who thereafter will present their conclusions to the committee for final consideration and decision.

Amendment 20 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 192 – paragraph 1

1. The committee ~~responsible may decide to draw up a report or otherwise express~~may, with regard to an admissible petition, decide to draw up an own-initiative report in accordance with Rule 45(1) or submit a short motion for a resolution to Parliament, provided that there its ~~opinion on petitions it has dec~~no objection by the Conference of Presidents. Such motions for resolutions shall be plarced ~~admissible. The committee may, particularly in the case of petitions which seek changes in existing law, request opinions from other committees~~on the draft agenda of the part-session held no later than eight weeks after their adoption in committee, to be put to a single vote without debate, unless the Conference of Presidents exceptionally decides to apply Rule 131a. The committee may request opinions from other committees that have specific responsibility for the issue under consideration pursuant to Rule 46 and Annex VI.

Amendment 21 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 191 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Where a petition is signed by several natural or legal persons, the signatories shall designate a representative who shall be regarded as the petitioner for the purposes of the implementation of the provisions that follow. Where no such designation has occurred the first signatory or another appropriate person shall be regarded as the petitioner. If unable to act, the petitioner may be replaced by another signatory to the petition. [Modification of'Amendment 1 in the draft report]

Amendment 22 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 191 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Where a petition is signed by several natural or legal persons, the signatories shall designate a representative and a deputy representative who shall be regarded as the petitioners for the purposes of implementation of the subsequent provisions. Where no such designation has occurred the first signatory or another appropriate person shall be regarded as the petitioners.

Amendment 23 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 192 – paragraph 4

4. ~~With a view to preparing its opinions, the committee may request the Commission to submit documents, to supply information~~ The committee may request assistance from the Commission, notably through information on the application of Community law or compliance therewith, as well as by supplying any information or documents relevandt to ~~grant it access to its facilities.~~the petition. Representatives of the Commission shall be invited to attend meetings of the committee. [Modification of Amendment 15 in the draft report]

Amendment 24 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 191 – paragraph 5

5. Petitions entered in the register shall be forwarded by the President to the committee responsible, which shall first ~~ascertain whether the petitions registered fall within the sp~~establish the admissibility or otherwise of the petitions in accordance with Article 194 of the EC Treaty. If the committee responsible fails to reach a consensus on the admissibility of a petition, it shall be declared admissible at the re ~~of activities of the European Union.~~quest of at least one third of the members of the committee. [Modification of Amendment 4 in the draft report]

Amendment 25 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 191 – paragraph 5

5. Petitions entered in the register shall be forwarded by the President to the committee responsible, which shall first ~~ascertain whether the petitions registered fall within the sphere of activities of the European Union~~by consensus or by a majority establish the admissibility or otherwise of the petition in accordance with Article 194 of the EC Treaty, following a proposal by the coordinators.

Amendment 26 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 191 – paragraph 5

5. Petitions entered in the register shall be forwarded by the President to the committee responsible~~, which sh~~. A proposall f~~irst ascertain whether the petitions registered fall within the sp~~or a decision on the admissibility or otherwise of the petition, in accordance with Article 194 of the EC Treaty, shall be presented to the committee by the political coordinators. If the committee responsible fails to reach a consensus on the admissibility of the petition, it shall be declared admissible at the re ~~of activities of the European Union~~quest of at least one third of the members of the committee.

Amendment 27 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 191 – paragraph 6

6. Petitions declared inadmissible by the committee shall be filed; the petitioner shall be informed of the decision and the reasons therefor. Where possible, alternative means of possible redress may be recommended. [Modification of Amendment 5 in the draft report]

Amendment 28 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 191 – paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Notwithstanding the provisions contained in paragraph 8, the petitioner may request that his or her name be withheld in order to protect his or her privacy, in which case Parliament must respect such a request. Where the petitioner's complaint cannot be investigated for reasons of anonymity, the petitioner shall be consulted as to the further steps to be taken.

Amendment 29 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 191 – paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Notwithstanding the provisions contained in paragraph 8, the petitioner may request that his or her name be withheld in order to protect his or her privacy. Parliament shall be free to decide on the merits of this request and shall give the petitioner reasons justifying its decision should the request be refused.

Amendment 30 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 191 – paragraph 8 b (new)

8b. The petitioner may request that his or her petition be treated as confidential. If this request for confidentiality is approved, Parliament shall take the precautions necessary to ensure that the contents are not made public. The petitioner shall be notified of the precise conditions under which this provision applies.

Amendment 31 #