The Presiding Judge shall preside at all hearings before the Court en banc and at all conferences at which appeals and other matters are considered; make all procedural rulings for the court except those to be made in the course of hearings before a single judge; assign or direct the assignment of cases to the several judges for hearing at places he shall designate; direct and supervise the work of all employees of the Court; handle, oversee and be responsible for all administrative affairs of the Court, including but not limited to those of personnel, budgetary and financial management; and bear such other responsibilities and duties as may be necessary to operate the Court in an efficient manner. For the period during which he is disqualified, disabled or absent, the Presiding Judge may designate another judge to act as Presiding Judge in his stead.

Added by Laws 1978, SB 449, c. 249, § 4, emerg. eff. April 29, 1978.