Canon 66

1. In the election of a patriarch all and only members of the

synod of bishops of the patriarchal Church enjoy an active vote.

2. It is forbidden for anyone other than the members of the

synod of bishops of the patriarchal Church to be present in the

room during the election of a patriarch, except those clerics who

are admitted as tellers or secretary of the synod according to

the norms of can. 71, 1. 3. It is not permitted for anyone

either before or during the synod of bishops of the patriarchal

Church to be involved in the election of the patriarch.