Chairing sitting of Riigikogu or electoral body

(1) A sitting of the Riigikogu or electoral body at which the President of the Republic is elected shall be chaired by the Chairman or Deputy Chairman of the Riigikogu.

(2) A sitting of the Riigikogu or electoral body shall not be chaired by a candidate for President of the Republic or by the Chairman or Deputy Chairman of the Riigikogu if he or she is temporarily performing the duties of the President of the Republic. If the Chairman and Deputy Chairmen of the Riigikogu are candidates for President of the Republic, the sitting of the Riigikogu or electoral body shall be chaired by the eldest member of the Riigikogu present.