Cmttee/ACRWC/II. Rev 2 Page 5 Rule 18: Position of the Chairperson in relation to the Committee The Chairperson shall perform the functions conferred upon him/her by the Children's Charter and by these Rules of Procedure. In exercising his/her functions, the Chairperson shall remain under the authority of the Committee. Rule 19: Acting Chairperson If the Chairperson is unable to be present at a meeting or any part thereof, the first Vice-Chairperson will act as Chairperson in his/her place. Rule 20: Powers and duties of the Acting Chairperson A Vice-Chairperson acting as Chairperson shall have the same powers and duties as the Chairperson. Rule 21: Replacement of officers If any of the officers of the Committee ceases, or declares his/her inability to continue serving as an officer of the Committee, a new officer shall be elected for the unexpired term of his/her predecessor. V. SECRETARIAT Rule 22: Duties of the Chairperson of the Commission 1. The secretariat of the Committee and of such subsidiary bodies, as may be established by it under Rule 62, shall be provided by the Chairperson of the Commission. 2. The Chairperson of the Commission shall appoint a Secretary for the Committee in conformity with Article 40 of the Children's Charter. 3. The Chairperson of the Commission shall provide the Committee with the necessary staff and facilities for the effective performance of its functions as assigned to it under the Children's Charter. Rule 23: Duties of the Secretary The Secretary of the Committee, appointed in terms of Article 40 of the Children's Charter, shall be responsible for the activities of the Secretariat under the general supervision of the Chairperson, and, particularly: (a) (b) (c) He/she shall assist the Committee and its members in the exercise of their functions; He/she shall serve as an intermediary for all the communications concerning the Committee; He/she shall be the custodian of the archives of the Committee.