Division III Presidency and secretariat

The selection panel shall be chaired by one of its members, elected for that purpose by the members of the selection panel by a majority vote. The Commission shall be responsible for the selection panel's secretariat. The secretariat shall provide the administrative support necessary for the working of the selection panel, including the translation of documents. It shall also transmit the shortlist of qualified candidates for the post of European Chief Prosecutor to the European Parliament and the Council, and, respectively, the reasoned opinions on the candidates' qualifications to perform the duties of European Prosecutors to the Council.