B. Prytanies (Articles 9-13)

In Articles 9-13 the Bill introduces the institution of prytanies (from the Greek πρυτανεῖα, prytaneía). Article 9 of the Bill defines the prytanies as “19 persons registered on the Provincial Council’s [i.e. the Provincial Assembly’s] electoral roll, composed by sortation among those registered on a specific list, with advisory and proactive duties that are regulated by law”. The creation of prytanies is left to several organs and groups (Article 11): one third of the Council, the Government or one of its members, at least ten municipalities with at least 20.000 residents and 2.500 residents of the province. According to the explanatory memorandum, prytanies are “an effective way to discuss and decide on specific and timely matters as well as on issues requiring documents or complex evaluations”. More details on the appointment procedure should be addressed at regulatory level (Article 9.2). Forming a sort of people’s committee, these bodies are open to everyone requesting participation. The prytanies submit their proposals to the Provincial Parliament or Government. If these bodies fail to completely process a proposal within 60 days, the prytanies may propose a vote of no confidence under Article 7 of the Provincial Electoral Law (Article 13 of the Bill).