judge of the Commonwealth, of any United State jurisdiction, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau or the Republic of the Marshall Islands to serve as a pro tem justice or judge of the Commonwealth courts.

Section 10. Succession. When a vacancy occurs in the office of chief justice, the associate justice most senior in commission shall become acting chief justice. When a vacancy occurs in the office of presiding judge, the associate judge most senior in commission shall become acting presiding judge. Such person shall continue in an acting capacity until the governor appoints and the senate confirms a chief justice or presiding judge.

Section 11. Certified Legal Questions. Whenever a dispute arises between or among Commonwealth officials who are elected by the people or appointed bythe governor regarding the exercise of their powers or responsibilities under this constitution or any statute, the parties to the dispute may certify to the supreme court the legal question raised, setting forth the stipulated facts upon which the dispute arises. The supreme court may deny the request to rule on the certified legal question. If the request is accepted, then the ruling of the supreme court shall be binding upon the parties before the court.

ARTICLE V: REPRESENTATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Section 1: Resident Representative to the United States. A resident representative to the United States shall be elected to represent the Commonwealth in the United States and perform those related duties provided by law. The governor shall provide a certification of selection promptly to the United States