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The president represents the ICRC and assumes primary responsibility for its relations with outside bodies, in particular through humanitarian diplomacy. As chair of the Assembly and the Assembly Council, the president ensures that the responsibilities assigned to these two bodies remain under their control and closely monitors the running of the ICRC. The president is responsible for developing the institutional strategy and proposing it to the Assembly.

The vice-president assists the president in carrying out their duties and substitutes for the president when they are absent or unable to carry out their duties or at their request. They are also responsible for the cohesion, smooth running and development of governance and oversight mechanisms.

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