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 Article 35. Expenditure Expenses of the Press Council include those performed in the exercise of its powers, with respect to the ongoing costs of its activity and the acquisition of fixed assets. Chapter IV Procedures Section I General provisions Article 36. Guarantees The procedures of the Press Council respect the principle of hearing the interested parties, the right of reply, the reasoning and other general principles of Administrative Procedure. Article 37. Decisions 1. Decisions are passed by a simple majority of the members present, requiring up, in any case, the affirmative vote of three members. 2. Each member shall have one vote. 3. The Press Council can only decide when at least three of its members are present. 4. The following decisions require the presence of all members: a) Approval of codes and regulations provided for in the Media Law; b) The approval of regulations on the organization and functioning of the Press Council; c) The approval of regulations on the rules applicable to the final examination after internship; d) The appointment of Executive Director, hiring employees and consultants; e) Approval of the annual plan of activities, the budget and the annual report provided for in Article 49 of the Media Law. 5. Explanations of vote can be expressed and entered in the minutes. Article 38. Conflict of interest 1. If a member has a conflict of interest in relation to a matter subject to the Press Council, that diminishes or can be presumed to reduce his/her impartiality, he/she is obliged to inform the other members and refrain from attending and the respective deliberation. 2. Violation of the preceding paragraph is cause for decision of invalidity under the Administrative Procedure. Article 39 Criminal offenses Where, in the performance of their duties, the Press Council becomes aware of the practice of criminal offenses, it is required to pass on these facts to the competent authorities. 13