Article 5
1.
The solemn declaration to be made by every Member in accordance with article 11 of
the Statute shall be as follows: “I solemnly declare that I will perform my duties and exercise my powers as judge
honourably, faithfully, impartially and conscientiously”.
2.
This declaration shall be made at the first public sitting at which the Member is
present. Such sitting shall be held as soon as practicable after his term of office begins and, if
necessary, a special sitting shall be held for the purpose.
3.
A Member who is re-elected shall make a new declaration only if his new term is not
continuous with his previous one.
Article 6
1.
In the case of the resignation of a Member, the letter of resignation shall be addressed
to the President of the Tribunal. The place becomes vacant on the receipt of the letter.
2.
In the case of the resignation of the President of the Tribunal, the letter of resignation
shall be addressed to the Vice-President of the Tribunal or, failing him, the Senior Member.
The place becomes vacant on the receipt of the letter.
Article 7
In any case in which the application of article 9 of the Statute is under consideration, the Member concerned shall be so informed by the President of the Tribunal or, if the circumstances so require, by the Vice-President of the Tribunal, in a written statement which
shall include the grounds therefor and any relevant evidence. He shall subsequently, at a private meeting of the Tribunal specially convened for the purpose, be afforded an opportunity of making a statement, of furnishing any information or explanations he wishes
to give and of supplying answers, orally or in writing, to any questions put to him. The Member concerned may be assisted or represented by counsel or any other person of his choice. At a further private meeting, at which the Member concerned shall not be present, the matter shall be discussed; each Member shall state his opinion, and if requested a vote shall be taken.