Chairperson and deputy chairperson of board
9 Chairperson and deputy chairperson of board
The Governor in Council must appoint a member as chairperson of the board.
The appointment may be made by the instrument appointing the person concerned as a member of the board.
The members must elect one of them as deputy chairperson of the board.
The members must act under subsection (3) whenever there is a vacancy in the office of deputy chairperson, including a vacancy occurring because the office has not been filled.
The chairperson or deputy chairperson may resign as chairperson or deputy chairperson by signed notice given to the Minister.
The chairperson or deputy chairperson may act under subsection (5) and remain a member.
The deputy chairperson must act as chairperson—
during a vacancy in the office of chairperson; and
during all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or is otherwise unable to perform the functions of the office.
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