Chief Justice is the presiding or principal judge of a court of justice.
Below is Chief Justice Salary In Ghana
The Chief Justice’s salary will be about GHC 3,000 more than what he was earning (GHC 32,242) and over GHC 10,000 more than his salary.
The other judges have also seen similar increases, with the least from the High Court is earning GHC 29,471 monthly.
What is the work of the Chief Justice in Ghana?
The chief justice is expected to preside at all sittings of the Supreme Court whenever he or she is present.
The chief justice oversees the administration of the Court of Appeal of which he or she is the most senior member.
He or she is also a member and administrator of the High Court and the Regional Tribunals.
What is the difference between a judge and chief justice?
Take a look at the difference between the two now. No such power of decision-making on the location of the seat of the Supreme Court is with the Judges of the court.
There can be an acting Chief Justice of India in case the CJI is absent from the office or is temporarily not able to perform his/ her duties.
Who chooses the chief justice?
the President
Like the Associate Justices, the Chief Justice is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
There is no requirement that the Chief Justice serves as an Associate Justice, but 5 of the 17 Chief Justices have served on the Court as Associate Justices prior to becoming Chief Justice.