s 15

Acting in positions

In force

(1)

The Deputy Chair is to act as the Chair:

(a)

during a vacancy in the office of Chair (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or

(b)

during any period, or during all periods, when the Chair:

(i)

is absent from duty or from Australia; or

(ii)

is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.

Note:

For rules that apply to persons acting as the Chair, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

(4)

The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a member to act as the Deputy Chair:

(a)

during a vacancy in the office of Deputy Chair (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or

(b)

during any period, or during all periods, when the Deputy Chair:

(i)

is acting as the Chair; or

(ii)

is absent from duty or from Australia; or

(iii)

is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.

Note:

For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

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