Deputy chairperson
21 Deputy chairperson
The Governor in Council may appoint a member, other than the chairperson, as the deputy chairperson of the board.
A person may be appointed as the deputy chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a member.
The deputy chairperson, other than a person who is a departmental representative, holds office for the term, ending not later than the person’s term of appointment as a member, stated in the person’s appointment as chairperson.
A vacancy occurs in the office of deputy chairperson if the person holding office—
resigns from office by giving notice of the resignation to the Minister; or
stops being a member.
However, a person resigning the office of deputy chairperson may continue to be a member.
The deputy chairperson is to act as chairperson—
during a vacancy in the office of chairperson; and
during all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or, for another reason, can not perform the functions of the office.
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