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[The Session Bureau] is renewed once a year, and its members are immediately eligible for re-election. Art. 86. Without the presence of the absolute majority [of the members], the Session cannot be constituted. Art. 87. After a question has been thoroughly examined and the opinions of the assembly members present are understood, it is put to the vote; and a decision is rendered by a majority of votes. When a tie in votes occurs, if the President is present, the decision inclines toward the side of his opinion; if not, toward the side of the Chairman. Art. 88. In order to render a decision on any question examined in the Mixed Assembly, the two Assemblies must vote separately. When the majority of both has rendered one and the same decision, the question is resolved; but if their decisions differ, it is considered a disagreement of opinions, and consequently the decision of the question is deferred to the General Assembly. For the Mixed Assembly to be considered lawfully convened, the majority of both Assemblies must be present. Art. 89. At least six days before the convening of the General Assembly, letters of convocation must be sent to the members by the Patriarchate. *** [Armeno-Turkish Parallel Text:] And these [officers] are altered and renewed every year, and upon the expiration of their term, the re-election of their members is permissible. Eighty-sixth Article. In the event that the majority of the members of the Council is absent, the Council cannot be opened. Eighty-seventh Article. After [a matter] is properly deliberated upon and the opinions of the members present are understood, the votes of the Council concerning that matter shall be consulted, and a decision is given by majority. And in the event that the votes are divided in equality, if the President of the Council is present, the side on which the President stands, and if he is not present, the side on which the Session Chairman stands, shall be preferred. Eighty-eighth Article. In order to decide upon the matters deliberated in the Mixed Councils, it is necessary for the two Councils to cast votes separately; and in the event that the matter is settled upon one central point by a majority of votes in both Councils as well, it becomes resolved. And since the non-accordance of the decisions of the two Councils shall mean a divergence of opinions, the decision of the matter is left to the General Council. In the event that the members of the two Councils are not present by a majority, the Mixed Council shall not be considered legally convened. Eighty-ninth Article. At least six days prior to the convening of the General Council, letters of invitation shall be sent to the members of the Council by the Patriarchate.