Per law, the president of Israel does not have independent legal authority in this area, but rather he is obliged to follow the decision made by the committee.

By convention, the selection is made in order of seniority, by which the longest-serving judge is designated when the outgoing president completes his or her term.

Several justice ministers, including Haim Ramon,[3] Daniel Friedmann,[4] Ayelet Shaked,[5] and Yariv Levin[6] have attempted to end the seniority discipline but the practice has remained unchanged.

Indeed, in December 1953, when Smoira ceased working, Yitzhak Olshan was appointed the first Acting President by the Selection Committee.

The following table presents the judges expected to serve as Deputy President of the Supreme Court: