Rule 15
Extraordinary Sessions
1. Extraordinary sessions may also be convened by the President on
his own initiative or at the request of a majority of the Members of
the Court.
2. The invitation letter shall indicate the dates, agenda, duration
and venue of the sessions as well as any other relevant information.
The letter shall be sent to the Members of the Court at least fifteen
(15) calendar days before the session is held.
Rule 16
Venue of Meeting
The sessions shall normally take place at the Seat of the Court.
However, the Court may, pursuant to article 25 (1) of the Protocol,
decide to sit in the territory of any other Member State of the
African Union.
Rule 17
Quorum
1. The quorum of seven (7) Judges stipulated under article 23 of the
Protocol shall apply to all sittings of the Court.
2. If at the commencement of a sitting, the quorum is not met, the
President shall adjourn it.
3. If during a sitting, the quorum ceases to exist, the President shall
adjourn the sitting.
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