The plenary Court shall elect its President, for a period of three years, provided that such period shall not exceed the duration of their terms of office as judges. The Presidents shall continue to hold office until the election of their successors.
The President of the Court shall direct the work and administration of the Court. The President shall represent the Court and, in particular, be responsible for its relations with the authorities of the Council of Europe.
The President shall preside at plenary meetings of the Court, meetings of the Grand Chamber and meetings of the panel of five judges.
The President shall not take part in the consideration of cases being heard by Chambers except where he or she is the judge elected in respect of a Contracting Party concerned.
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Rudolf BERNHARDT (German)
President from 24 March 1998 to 31 October 1998 |
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Rolv RYSSDAL (Norwegian)
President from 30 May 1985 to 18 February 1998 |
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Gérard J. WIARDA (Dutch)
President from 30 January 1981 to 30 May 1985 |
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Giorgio BALLADORE PALLIERI (Italian)
President from 8 May 1974 to 9 December 1980 |
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Sir Humphrey WALDOCK (British)
President from 5 May 1971 to 21 January 1974 |
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Henri ROLIN (Belgian)
President from 27 September 1968 to 5 May 1971 |
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René CASSIN (French)
President from 20 May 1965 to 15 June 1968
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Lord (Arnold Duncan) McNAIR (British)
President from 21 January 1959 to 3 May 1965
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