SECTION 72

(1) Proxies shall be written and signed by the giver of the proxy and addressed to the holder of the proxy. To be valid, proxies shall be sent to the President of the National Assembly by the Group Chairperson or failing this, by the giver of the proxy before the vote or before the first vote in which the giver of the proxy is unable to take part. (2) The notification shall indicate the name of the Member of the National Assembly who is to vote in the stead of the giver of the proxy, and the reasons which prevent the giver of the proxy from voting. 36 (3) The proxy and notification thereof shall also indicate the period during which the giver of the proxy shall be unable to vote. (4) Proxies may be withdrawn following the same procedure during the period of validity. (5) In cases of emergency, a proxy and notification thereof may be sent by a facsimile subject to confirmation in the manner indicated above.