Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Act 1987

At any time when there is a vacancy in the office of Chairperson (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office) or the Chairperson is absent from duty or from Australia or is, for any other reason, unable to perform the functions of Chairperson, the Deputy Chairperson or a person acting as Deputy Chairperson under subsection (2) shall act as Chairperson.

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

The Minister may appoint a member to act as Deputy Chairperson:

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

during any period, or during all periods, when the Deputy Chairperson is absent from duty or from Australia or is, for any other reason (including the reason that the Deputy Chairperson is acting as Chairperson) unable to perform the duties of the office of Deputy Chairperson.

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

The Minister may:

determine the terms and conditions, including remuneration and allowances, if any, on which a person is to act under this section; and

terminate an appointment under this section at any time.