TITLE I
ORGANISATION OF THE COURT
CHAPTER I
JUDGES
Article 2
The term of office of a Judge shall begin on the date laid down in his instrument of
appointment. In the absence of any provisions regarding the date, the term shall
begin on the date of the instrument.
Article 3
1. Before taking up his duties, a Judge shall before assuming his appointment take the
following oath before the Chairman of the Authority:
"I… Solemnly swear (declare) that I will perform my duties and exercise my powers as
member of the Court honorably, faithfully, impartially and conscientiously”
2. Immediately after taking the oath, a Judge shall sign the declaration.
Article 4
1. When the Court is called upon to decide whether a member no longer fulfils the
requisite conditions or no longer meets the obligations arising from his office,
the President shall invite the Judge in the presence of the other judges to make
representations to the Court, in closed session and in the absence of the Chief
Registrar. Article 4.7 of the Protocol shall apply.
2. Where it involves the President, the Vice President shall preside.
Article 5
1.
Judges shall rank equally in precedence according to their seniority in the Court.
Where there is equal seniority in office, precedence shall be determined by age.
Retiring Judges who are reappointed shall retain their former precedence.
CHAPTER II
PRESIDENCY AND COMPOSITION OF THE COURT
Article 6
1. The Members of the Court shall be appointed by the Authority and selected from the
list of persons nominated by Member States; no Member State shall nominate more