Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00021:section:31
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00021
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 31
Character Range: 24924–25627

31  Deputy Chair
 (1) The Minister may, in writing, appoint one of the full‑time Commissioners to be the Deputy Chair for such period as is specified in the instrument of appointment.
 (2) The Deputy Chair must assist the Chair in the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties of the Chair.
 (3) The Deputy Chair holds office until:
 (a) his or her term of office as Deputy Chair expires; or
 (b) he or she ceases to be a Commissioner; or
 (c) the Chair ends the appointment;
whichever first happens.
 (4) A Commissioner may resign an appointment as Deputy Chair by giving the Chair a signed notice of resignation, but the resignation is not effective until it is accepted by the Chair.