1If there is a temporary shortage in the number of Vice-Presidents of the Upper Tribunal or a temporary vacancy in the position, the President of Tribunals may assign a person as a Temporary Vice-President of a particular division during the shortage or vacancy.
2(1)A person is eligible for assignment as a Temporary Vice-President only if the person is a legal member of the Upper Tribunal (other than a Vice-President).
(2)The functions of a Vice-President are exercisable by a Temporary Vice-President.
(3)Except where the context otherwise requires, a reference in or under this Act to a Vice-President includes a Temporary Vice-President.