Equal Opportunity Act 2010

The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, may appoint a member of the Board to act as chairperson of the Board if the chairperson—

ceases to hold office before his or her term of appointment expires; or

is unable to perform the duties or functions of the office.

The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, may appoint a person to act as a member of the Board if a member—

ceases to hold office before his or her term of appointment expires; or

is unable to perform the duties or functions of the office.

An acting chairperson holds office—

if appointed to act under subsection (1)(a), for the rest of the term of appointment of the chairperson; or

if appointed to act under subsection (1)(b), for the period that the chairperson is unable to perform the duties or functions of the office.

An acting member holds office—

if appointed to act under subsection (2)(a), for the rest of the term of appointment of the member whose place he or she fills; or

if appointed to act under subsection (2)(b), for the period that the member is unable to perform the duties or functions of the office.

The Governor in Council—

subject to this Act, may determine the terms of appointment of an acting chairperson or acting member;

may at any time terminate the appointment.

While the appointment of an acting chairperson or acting member remains in force, the acting chairperson or acting member has and may exercise all the powers and perform all the duties and functions of the chairperson or member.