RDTL Decree-Law 25/2015 on the Press Council. Rough unofficial translation by La’o Hamutuk. For more information and documents, see http://www.laohamutuk.org/misc/MediaLaw/14MediaLaw.htm 13. Minutes of meetings are recorded, which must be signed by all members present, communicated to absent members and stored in its own files, together with the notice, agenda and respective documents. 14. Whenever members of the Press Council deemed it convenient they may issue a press release at the end of a meeting, published on its electronic site. 15. Members of the Press Council are entitled to an attendance fee for each meeting they attend, the value to be determined by a joint diploma from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry responsible for the media area. 16. The order referred to above sets a limit to extraordinary meetings with the right to receive an attendance fee. Section II President Article 23. Election of the President 1. Up to five days after the election of representatives of journalists and the media or after the appointment of members by the National Parliament in accordance with Article 45.1(c) of the Media Law, the five members the Press Council meet to elect one of themselves as President. 2. The member who obtains the highest number of votes is considered elected as President. 3. In the event of a tie, there shall be a second vote between the leading candidates. 4. The election outcome will be communicated to the National Parliament within five days of the election. 5. In case of vacancy of the office of President, the most senior member of the Press Council will assume that position on an interim basis until the election of the new President. 6. The election of the new President takes place in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 until five days after the announcement of the new member of the Press Council chosen in accordance with Article 20.4. Article 24. Powers of President 1. The President of the Press Council may: a) Convene and chair the meetings of the Press Council; b) Coordinate the activities of the Press Council and ensure compliance with its resolutions; c) Direct the activity of the Executive Director, ensuring the proper management of services and financial resources of the Press Council; d) Distribute the areas of intervention preferred by the various members of the Press Council; e) Ensure relations of the Press Council with other entities; f) Represent the Press Council, in particular, in official acts, in relations with the authorities and the courts. 2. The President of the Press Council is replaced in his/her absence by a member appointed by him/her or, failing any indication, by the most senior member of the Press Council. 9