Decree [Appointment of the Chief Justice]

In His Most Exalted Name
His Excellency Hujjat al-Islam Mousawi Ardebili- may his graces last,
With thanks for your valuable efforts during your tenure of office as the Chief Justice, if after soliciting the opinion of the honorable judges «1» they confirmed you and your good performance in administering the concerned affairs, I will reinstate you in the honorable office of Chief Justice. I pray to God, the Exalted, for your success and that of the other incumbents in serving Islam and Muslims.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Saturday, Tir 7,1365 AHS
Shawwal al-Mukarram 2,1406 AH