Grammar Schools Act 2016

The Minister may—

approve a leave of absence for a member; and

appoint another person in relation to whom the matters mentioned in section 14(5) are satisfied to act in the office of the member during the leave of absence.

If the member is a member nominated by the Minister mentioned in section 14(1)(a), the Minister must—

consult with the board about the proposed appointment; and

consider the board’s submissions about the proposed appointment, including, for example, the board’s submissions about the effect of the appointment on the composition of the board.

If the member is a member nominated by the Minister mentioned in section 14(1)(c), the Minister may only appoint a person chosen by the board.

This section does not limit the Governor in Council’s powers under the Acts Interpretation Act 1954, section 25(1)(b)(v).

If the Minister approves a leave of absence for the deputy chairperson, the board may appoint another member to be the deputy chairperson during the leave of absence.