1.
In case of death or resignation of a member of the Commission the Chairman of the
Commission shall immediately inform the Secretary General of the Organization of
African Unity, who shall declare the seat vacant from the date of death or from the
date on which the resignation takes effect.
2.
If, in the unanimous opinion of other members of the Commission, a member has
stopped discharging his duties for any reason other than a temporary absence, the
Chairman of the Commission shall inform the Secretary General of the Organization
of African Unity, who shall then declare the seat vacant.
3.
In each of the cases anticipated above, the Assembly of Heads of State and
Government shall replace the member whose seat became vacant for the remaining
period of his term unless the period is less than six months.
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In force from 8 September 2026
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