Rule 25 Functions of the Registrar 1. The Registrar shall assist the Court in the exercise of its judicial function and shall be in charge of the general administration of the Court’s Registry. He or she shall be responsible for the supervision and coordination of all the operations and activities of the Registry. 2. In the discharge of his/her duties, the Registrar shall: a) keep, in such form as may be prescribed by the Court, a General List of all cases, entered and numbered in the order in which the documents instituting proceedings or requesting an advisory opinion are received in the Registry; b) be the regular channel of communication to and from the Court, and in particular effect all communications, notifications and transmission of documents required by the Protocol or by these Rules and ensure that the date of dispatch and receipt thereof are readily verifiable; c) transmit to the parties copies of all pleadings and documents annexed thereto upon receipt thereof in the Registry; d) be present, in person or by his/her duly qualified representative, at the sittings of the Court, and be responsible for the preparation of minutes of such sittings; e) sign the minutes referred to in subparagraph (d) above; f) inspect documentation submitted to the Court to establish authenticity thereof; g) have custody of the seal, the official stamp and all the records and archives of the Court; 16