Acting leadership succession ensures senior-most Member assumes functions during vacancy or temporary incapacity, preserving tribunal continuity. Where the office of President or Chairperson is vacant by death, resignation or otherwise, the senior-most Member shall act as President or Chairperson until a new appointee enters office; likewise, when the President or Chairperson is temporarily unable to discharge functions due to absence, illness or other cause, the senior-most Member shall discharge those functions until resumption of duties.
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Acting leadership succession ensures senior-most Member assumes functions during vacancy or temporary incapacity, preserving tribunal continuity.
Where the office of President or Chairperson is vacant by death, resignation or otherwise, the senior-most Member shall act as President or Chairperson until a new appointee enters office; likewise, when the President or Chairperson is temporarily unable to discharge functions due to absence, illness or other cause, the senior-most Member shall discharge those functions until resumption of duties.
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