Deputy chief judge

The chief judge of each judicial administrative district shall appoint a deputy chief judge to serve under the chief judge. The deputy chief judge shall serve at the pleasure of the chief judge. The deputy chief judge shall provide assistance to the chief judge in administrative areas requiring the participation by a judicial officer. The deputy chief judge's duties and authority are delegated by the chief judge and may include acting for the chief judge in his or her absence and representing the chief judge at official functions or in dealings with other agencies. The chief judge may appoint a special deputy chief judge in the event the chief judge and deputy chief judge are absent or unavailable for 10 working days or less. A special deputy chief judge has the same authority as the deputy chief judge under this rule.