Article 3 Deputising for the Chair
United Kingdom
1.
If the Chair is prevented from attending to his/her duties, they shall be carried out by his/her deputy.
2.
Should the office of Chair fall vacant, his/her duties shall be carried out by his/her deputy until a new Chair is appointed.
3.
Where both the Chair and his/her deputy are prevented from attending to their duties, the most senior permanent member representing the Commission shall deputise.