(j) The tribunal shall deliver judgment and pronounce sentence.
Article XII
A Central Secretariat to assist the tribunals to be appointed hereunder shall be established as soon as practicable. The main office of the Secretariat shall be located in Nurnberg. The Secretariat shall consist of a Secretary General and such assistant secretaries, military officers, clerks, interpreters and other personnel as may be necessary.
Article XIII
The Secretary General shall be appointed by the Military Governor and shall organize and direct the work of the Secretariat. He shall be subject to the supervision of the members of the tribunals, except that when at least three tribunals shall be functioning, the presiding judges of the several tribunals may form the supervisory committee.
Article XIV
The Secretariat shall:
(a) Be responsible for the administrative and supply needs of the Secretariat and of the several tribunals.
(b) Receive all documents addressed to tribunals.
(c) Prepare and recommend uniform rules of procedure, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance.