Acting appointments

In force

Acting members

(1)

The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as a member:

(a)

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

(b)

during any period, or during all periods, when a member:

(i)

is absent from duty; or

(ii)

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

Note:

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

Acting Chair

(2)

The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a member 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

(ii)

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

Note:

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

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