12.1.1 Be an unpaid officer elected at the Congress and shall be eligible for re-election. 12.1.2 Preside at all Conference and constituent meetings of the Congress and sign the records of the proceedings thereof. 12.1.3 Be the custodian of the Constitution of the Congress principles and its integrity. 12.1.4 Represent the Congress in all appropriate fora. 12.1.5 Issue public comments and statements in accordance with the aims, policies, position of the Congress. principles and 12.1.6 Have a deliberative and a casting vote which he/she may exercise in the event of equality of voting at any of the meetings over which he/she presides. 12.1.7 Perform any other duties that may be given to him/her by standing orders and decisions of the General Council. 12.1.8 Delegate duties and responsibilities to the Vice Presidents. 12.2 The Vice Presidents of the Congress shall: Perform the duties in accordance with their areas of responsibility (Finance, Education and Research, Organizing and Information, Political and Social Welfare and International Affairs) and/or as assigned by the provisions binding the President as above. 12.3 The Secretary General of the Congress shall: 12.3.1 Be a full-time officer appointed by the General Council for confirmation by the Conference. He/she shall hold office at the pleasure of the Congress. In the event of the position falling vacant he/she shall be elected in terms of Rule 11.1. 12.3.2 Uphold the constitution, principles and integrity of the Congress. 12.3.3 Be responsible for the administration, co-ordination, communication and employees of the Congress and in particular shall: supervision of 12.3.4 Be Chief Secretary to all the constituent meetings and conferences of the Congress. 12.3.5 Keep all the minutes, files, records, correspondence and archives of the Congress. 12.3.6 Be responsible for advising General Council on vacant posts, developing job specifications, advertising, facilitating interviews and appointment of staff. 12.3.7 Allocates duties and supervise all employees of the Congress and refer only very serious disciplinary matters to Administration and Finance Committee. Page 8 of 25