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Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament

16th edition - July 2004
TITLE I
MEMBERS, PARLIAMENT BODIES AND POLITICAL GROUPS
CHAPTER 3: BODIES AND DUTIES

Rule 20
Duties of the Vice-Presidents

1.   Should the President be absent or unable to discharge his duties, or should he wish to take part in a debate pursuant to Rule 19(3), he shall be replaced by one of the Vice-Presidents pursuant to Rule 14(2).

2.   The Vice-Presidents shall also carry out the duties conferred upon them under Rules 22, 24(3) and 64(3).

3.   The President may delegate to the Vice-Presidents any duties such as representing Parliament at specific ceremonies or acts. In particular, the President may designate a Vice-President to take charge of the responsibilities conferred on the President in Rules 109(3) and 110(2).


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