Role of the rapporteur
Article 3
1. The rapporteur shall carry out a preliminary study of the appeal. 2. The rapporteur shall ensure a close consultation and exchange of information with the parties to the proceedings. For that purpose, the rapporteur shall perform the following tasks: (a) prepare communications to the parties, under the direction of the Chairperson; (b) communicate to the parties to the proceedings any deficiencies to be remedied by them; (c) set appropriate procedural time limits in accordance with Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139; (d) sign all communications on behalf of the Board of Appeal. 3. The rapporteur shall prepare internal meetings of the Board of Appeal and the oral proceedings. 4. The rapporteur shall draft the decision of the Board of Appeal.