Article IV of the Charter was amended on 6 December 2020.
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THE CHARTER OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC
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IV. THE ASSEMBLY
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(4) During an interim period in which the Chair is not in office prior to the election of a new Chair, a deputy appointed by the previousoutgoing Chair will serve as Acting Chair to exercise all powers and responsibilities of the office of the Chair, subject to all regulations and restrictions imposed upon the Chair by law. In the event that more than one deputy was appointed, the most senior deputy according to the order of appointment and availability will serve as Acting Chair. In the event that no deputy was appointed or is available, the Cabinet will designate a legislator to serve as Acting Chair.
