131. WP.29 elected by acclamation Mr. A. Erario (Italy) as Chair.

132. In the absence of agreement on the position of Vice-Chair for 2023, WP.29 proceeded with the election among the two nominated candidates, Mr. S. Anikeev (Russian Federation) and Mr. T. Naono (Japan). A vote was taken by secret ballot and in compliance with Rules 1, 21, 24 to 26 and 37 of the WP.29 Rules of Procedure (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Rev.2) as well as with Rules 27 and 42 of the ECE Rules of Procedure (E/ECE/778/Rev.5):

• Number of ballot papers: 37
• Number of invalid ballots: 0
• Number of valid ballots: 37
• Number of abstentions: 0
• Number of participants (member States) present and voting: 37
• Required majority: 19
• Number of votes obtained:
  • Mr. S. Anikeev (Russian Federation): 2
  • Mr. T. Naono (Japan): 35

133. Having obtained the required majority and the larger number of votes, Mr. T. Naono (Japan) was elected Vice-Chair for the year 2023.