Public nature of the National Council's work

The work of the National Council and its working bodies is open to the public. Public access may only be restricted or removed if the National Council or a working body so decides.

The public nature of the National Council's work is also ensured through media coverage; all material is made available to the media (except for material of a confidential nature) relating to sessions of the National Council and its working bodies. The public is also notified of work and events at the National Council through press conferences, reports, statements, website and the National Council Gazette. Press conferences may be called by the President on behalf of the National Council, and by committee chairmen and heads of interest groups on behalf of that committee or interest group.