Rule 15 Exercise of Functions 1. In the event of the office of the President becoming vacant or the President being unable to act, his/her functions shall be performed by the Vice-President and, in default, by the Dean of Judges. 2. When the President is precluded from hearing a case under the terms of Article 22 of the Protocol and Rule 9 of these Rules, he/she shall continue to act as President for all purposes save in respect of the said case; the same shall apply to the Vice President. 3. The President shall take the necessary measures to ensure the continuous exercise of his /her functions at the seat of the Court. In the event of his/her absence, he/she may arrange for these functions to be exercised by the Vice President or in default, by the Dean of Judges. 14 | P a g e