Part 1The Judiciary
Lord Chief Justice
13 Presiding county court judge
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After section 102 of the County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c. 25 (N.I.)) insert—
102A Presiding judge
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The Lord Chief Justice must appoint one of the judges to be the Presiding judge with responsibility for the county courts and the other judges and the deputy judges.
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The person appointed as Presiding judge holds that office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.
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If the office of Presiding judge becomes vacant, the Lord Chief Justice may appoint a judge to act as Presiding judge, pending a new appointment.
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The Lord Chief Justice may delegate any of his functions relating to county courts to the Presiding county court judge.