Deputy Chief Justice

Deputy Chief Justice (1) There shall be a Deputy Chief Justice who shall— (a) perform the functions of the Chief Justice, when the Chief Justice is absent or there is a vacancy in the office of Chief Justice; (b) assist the Chief Justice in the administration of the Judiciary; and (c) perform the functions assigned by the Chief Justice. (2) The President shall, in consultation with the Judicial Service Commission, designate a judge of the Supreme Court to perform the functions of the Deputy Chief Justice where— (a) the office of the Deputy Chief Justice is vacant; (b) the Deputy Chief Justice is acting as Chief Justice; or (c) the Deputy Chief Justice is for a reason unable to perform the functions of that office.