The Assembly of States Parties shall be the representative body of the States that have ratified or acceded to this Treaty.
Each State Party shall have one vote in the Assembly unless otherwise provided by this Treaty.
The Assembly shall meet at least once each year and may hold additional meetings where necessary.
The Assembly shall: a. elect judges in accordance with Article 4; b. approve the Court's budget; c. establish the administrative and financial framework of the Court; d. consider and approve the Court's Rules and regulations; e. consider reports on the administration and operation of the Court; f. establish appropriate systems for transparency, accountability, and oversight of the Court's administration; g. consider proposals for amendments to this Treaty; h. consider the admission of new States Parties in accordance with this Treaty; and i. perform any other functions assigned to it by this Treaty.
The Assembly shall respect the independence of the Court and shall not interfere with judicial decisions, investigations, prosecutions, judgments, sentences, or other judicial functions.
The Assembly may establish committees or other bodies where necessary to carry out its responsibilities, including committees dealing with finance, administration, judicial appointments, enforcement cooperation, international relations, and treaty development.
Decisions of the Assembly shall be made by majority vote unless this Treaty requires a different majority.
The Assembly shall establish transparent procedures for the nomination and election of judges and for the appointment of senior administrative officials of the Court.
The Assembly shall ensure that the Court has sufficient resources to perform its functions independently, effectively, and transparently.
The Assembly shall publish its decisions, financial reports, and other appropriate records, subject to necessary protections for confidential information, victims, witnesses, and the proper administration of justice.