(2) Le membre dont le mandat expire avant qu’il ait statué sur une affaire faisant l’objet d’une enquête publique peut, avec l’autorisation du président, continuer à exercer ses fonctions à l’égard de cette affaire jusqu’à l’issue de celle-ci; en ce qui concerne la nomination de son remplaçant, la vacance de son poste est réputée survenir dès l’expiration du mandat.
(2) If the term of a member expires before the member has made a decision in a matter for which a public hearing is held, the member may, with the authorization of the Chairperson, continue to act as a member only in relation to that matter until the hearing is concluded and a decision is made. The office of the member is deemed to be vacant as soon as the term expires for the purpose of the appointment of a replacement.