2. The vote shall be taken by secret ballot after the Member of the
Court acting as President indicates the number of votes required to
be elected.
3. The Member of the Court obtaining the votes of the absolute
majority of all the Judges of the Court shall be declared elected.
4. If no Member of the Court obtains the absolute majority required
during the first ballot, the Judge having obtained the least number
of votes shall withdraw. If during the second ballot no candidate
receives the majority required, a third round shall take place
between the two candidates having obtained the greatest number of
votes. An additional round or additional rounds shall take place
until one candidate has achieved the required majority. In the event
of a tied vote, preference shall be given to the Judge having
precedence under the terms of Rule 3 of these Rules.
5. The Member of the Court who is elected President shall take
office immediately.
6. The incoming President shall conduct the election of the Vice
President, either at the same or at the following sitting. The
provisions of sub-rule 2 to5 above shall also apply to this election.
Rule 11
Functions
1. The functions of the President are to:
a) represent the Court;
b) preside at the sittings of the Court;
c) direct the work and supervise the administration of the
Court;
d) promote the activities of the Court;
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