Article 53
Suspension or Continuation of Proceedings
1. In the event that a person bound by this Code ceases to serve in his function during proceedings, the Ethics Committee shall remain competent to continue investigatory proceedings and/or render a decision.
2. In the event that a person bound by this Code ceases to serve in his function, the investigatory chamber may initiate and conduct the investigation, create a final report and hand it over to the adjudicatory chamber. The adjudicatory chamber may suspend the proceedings or take a decision as to the substance and impose appropriate sanctions.