Bureau of the European Parliament

It is composed of the President of the European Parliament along with all 14 Vice-Presidents and the five Quaestors (in a consultative capacity).

They are elected for two and a half years (renewable term) with the President holding a casting vote.

Elections are usually held at the start, and at the midpoint, of each Parliamentary term.

The Bureau shall adopt the provisions referred to in Rule 31 concerning Non-attached Members.

The Bureau shall decide the establishment plan of the Secretariat and lay down regulations relating to the administrative and financial situation of officials and other servants.

The Bureau shall be the authority responsible for authorising meetings of committees away from the usual places of work, hearings and study and fact-finding journeys by rapporteurs.