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Article 47
 

Decision on Loss of Membership

(1) A decision on loss of membership under Article 46 (1) shall be made  

1. in the case of no. 1, in the course of electoral scrutiny proceedings,

2. in the case of nos. 2 and 5, by a resolution of the Council of Elders of the German Bundestag,  

3. in the case of no. 3, if eligibility to stand for election has been lost as a result of a judicial decision, by a resolution of the Council of Elders of the German Bundestag, otherwise in the course of electoral scrutiny proceedings,

4. in the case of no. 4, by the President of the German Bundestag issuing a confirmation of the declaration of resignation.

(2) If a decision on the loss of membership is made in the course of electoral scrutiny proceedings, the member concerned shall withdraw from the German Bundestag as soon as the decision enters into force.

(3) If the Council of Elders or the President of the German Bundestag decides on the loss of membership, the member concerned shall withdraw from the German Bundestag as soon as the decision has been taken. The decision shall be taken ex officio immediately. Within two weeks of the notification of the decision, the member concerned may apply for a decision on the loss of membership to be taken by the German Bundestag in the course of electoral scrutiny proceedings. Notification shall be in accordance with the provisions laid down in the Administrative Notices Service.