to me in my capacity as a member of the Commission of Inquiry [or Fact-finding Mission]. Additionally, I agree to comply with United Nations ethical, personal conduct, administrative and security rules and policies.” ELECTION AND POWERS OF THE CHAIR Rule 4 If the mandating authority has not designated a Chair, the members of the Commission shall select a Chair from among themselves either by a show of hands or by secret ballot in which all members have one vote and a simple majority decision determines the outcome. If the Chair is unable to continue with his or her functions or resigns, the mandating authority shall designate another member as Chair after consultations with all the members. Rule 5 (a) The Chair, in the exercise of her/his functions, shall remain under the authority of the Commission; (b) The Chair can designate a member of the Commission to act in her/his place if necessary; (c) The acting Chair shall have the same powers and duties as the Chair. REPLACEMENT OF A MEMBER Rule 6 If any member decides to resign or, for any reason, is no longer able to fulfil his or her functions, with the shortest possible delay, a new member shall be appointed by the mandating authority for the unexpired term of her/his predecessor, following the same procedure used for the initial appointment of members. MEETINGS AND QUORUM Rule 7 (a) The Commission shall hold its meetings in private but may open them to the public as and when it deems it necessary to make its work more effective; (b) The Commission shall meet at such times as it may decide; meetings may otherwise be called by the Chair; (c) If the Commission meets without the presence of all members, it will seek the opinion of the absent members before taking any major decisions; (d) The Commission shall decide which, if any, meetings should be recorded through the taking of minutes or through other means. GUIDANCE AND PRACTICE 10 9