# The Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, Rule 61: Absence of presiding member

Extent: E+W+S

(1) If it is impossible or not practicable for the written record or written reasons to be approved by the presiding member as a result of death, incapacity or absence, it must be approved—
(a) in the case of a Tribunal composed of more than one member, by the other member or members;
(b) in the case of a Tribunal composed of a single member, by the relevant post-holder.
(2) In this rule, the relevant post-holder is—
(a) in England and Wales, the President (England and Wales) or a Regional Employment Judge;
(b) in Scotland, the President (Scotland) or the Vice President.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1155/rule/61 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/employment-tribunal-procedure-rules-2024/rule-61
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