Article 78. Holding a joint meeting of the Jokarghy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, local Kengashes of the respective regions, Tashkent city, as well as sub-regions and cities on the election of the members of the Senate

Convening of joint meetings of the Jokarghy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, local Kengashes of the respective region, Tashkent city, as well as sub-regions and cities (hereinafter referred to as the joint meeting) shall be held by the Central Election Commission.

The joint meeting shall be competent if at least two-thirds of the total number of deputies is present.

The Central Election Commission shall announce the holding of a joint meetings for the election of members of the Senate within three days after the publication of the results of the elections to the Jokarghy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, local Kengashes.

The resolution of the Central Election Commission indicating the date, time and place of joint meetings shall be published (announced) in the mass media as well as on its official website.

The joint meeting shall be opened by a member of the Central Election Commission, who makes a proposal on the presiding of the most authoritative, experienced, senior deputies. To conduct the work of the joint meeting by open vote shall be elected a working presidium of three to five persons, as well as a Secretariat of three persons to record the proposals received and to formalize the decisions taken.