Examination of credentials of Representatives, Substitutes and Special Guests

Supplementary Report

Doc. 7831

27 May 1997

presented by the President of the Assembly

Following the examination of credentials of representatives, substitutes and special guests appointed at the 2nd part of the 1997 Session of the Assembly, credentials certified by the competent authorities of two member states have been transmitted to the President of the Assembly for validation by the Standing Committee acting on behalf of the Assembly.

Latvia has appointed a new substitute to fill its vacant seat.

Spain has appointed a new representative to replace Mrs Aguilar who has resigned

The Standing Committee, acting on behalf of the Assembly, is called upon to express its decision on the validation of the credentials of the representatives and substitutes whose names are given below.

In the case of objection or justified contestation, the contested credentials shall be referred without debate to the Committee on Rules of Procedure which shall report back to the Assembly, in accordance with Rule 6, paragraph 5, of the Rules of Procedure.

Representative Substitute

Latvia Mr Veisturs Boka

Spain Mr Pedro Rios Mart�nez

In accordance with Rule 55 a, paragraph 7, of the Rules of Procedure, the President of the Assembly has received the credentials for members of a special guest delegation

Bosnia and Herzegovina has appointed its new delegation following parliamentary elections.

The Standing Committee, acting on behalf of the Assembly is called upon to express its decision on the validation of the credentials of the special guests whose names are given below.

In the case of objection or contestation on the grounds of Rule 55 a, paragraph 1, of the Rules of Procedure, the contested credentials shall be referred without debate to the Committee on Rules of Procedure. This committee shall report to the enlarged Bureau at the earliest opportunity, in accordance with Rule 55 a, paragraph 7, of the Rules of Procedure.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mr Edhem Bicakcic

Mr Mariofil Ljubic

Mrs Mediha Filipovic

Mr Momir Tosic

Mr Savo Loncar