A. The DIFC Courts shall have a Chief Justice and one or more Deputy Chief Justice(s) who shall be appointed pursuant to a decree issued by the Ruler upon the President’s recommendation. B. In addition to the functions assigned to him under Law No. (5) of 2021 referred to above, the Chief Justice shall have the following duties and powers: 1. forming DIFC Court circuits, including the Small Claims Tribunal, and issuing instructions related to their functions; 2. establishing the policies and procedures of the judicial affairs of the DIFC Courts; 3. proposing draft laws and regulations relating to DIFC Courts affairs and matters which fall within their jurisdiction, and submit the same to the President for approval or for issuing directives on relevant action, as found appropriate; 4. proposing and submitting Rules of the Courts to the President for adoption and issuing instructions for the implementation of these rules after adoption; 5. directing for a public consultation on the draft DIFC laws and regulations concerning DIFC Courts matters and issues that fall within its jurisdiction, and on which DIFC Court users may share their comments within such period as specified by the Chief Justice; 6. directing for the publication of draft Rules of the Courts by means of a notice to all court users for their comments. This notice shall include the provisions contained therein and a summary of the draft; 7. overseeing and monitoring Judges to perform their duties fully; 8. overseeing and monitoring Registrars to perform their duties relating to legal affairs; 9. issuing rules and instructions for the register of practitioners and lawyers who are duly licensed to appear before the DIFC Courts, and issuing a comprehensive code of professional conduct; 10. appointing and terminating Judicial Officers, including Members of the Small Claims Tribunal, and determining their duties, powers, conditions of service and entitlements in consultation with the Director of the DIFC Courts; and 11. any other functions or duties assigned by the President or in accordance with the provisions of the DIFC Laws, DIFC Regulations, Rules of the Courts, and the legislation in force in the Emirate that are applicable within the DIFC. C. The Chief Justice shall determine the design and specifications of the DIFC Courts’ official seal which shall be maintained in the custody of the Registry, or as the Chief Justice directs. D. The Chief Justice may delegate any of the functions provided in paragraph (B) of this Article to the most senior Deputy Chief Justice, provided that such delegation is made in writing and specific. E. In addition to duties assigned by the Chief Justice, the most senior Deputy Chief Justice shall exercise all the duties and powers vested in the Chief Justice, under this Law and the cited Law No. (5) of 2021, in the event of absence or vacancy of position.
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