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1 The most senior of the holders of judicial office who are Commissioners is vice-chairman of the Commission. 2 For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) seniority is to be determined in accordance with regulations made by the Lord Chancellor with the agreement of the Lord Chief Justice. 3 In the absence of the chairman, the vice-chairman may exercise the chairman's functions other than— a any functions as a member of a commission convened under section 26(5) or (5A) or of a panel appointed under section 70(1), 75B(1) or 79(1) (including functions of chairing such a commission or panel), and b any functions specified in regulations made by the Lord Chancellor with the agreement of the Lord Chief Justice.