Acting Commissioner
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The Governor in Council may appoint a person to act as a Commissioner during any period when—
the office of a Commissioner is vacant; or
a Commissioner is absent from duty or is, for any reason, unable to carry out the duties of the office.
The Governor in Council may at any time terminate the appointment of an Acting Commissioner.
An Acting Commissioner has, during the period of the appointment, the same powers and duties as a Commissioner and may perform any of the functions of a Commissioner.
An Acting Commissioner is entitled to the remuneration and allowances fixed in respect of the office of Commissioner by the Minister under section 5(2).
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