Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00209:section:33
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00209
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 33
Character Range: 21578–22242

33  Acting appointments
 (1) The Board may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the Director:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Director (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Director:
 (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
 (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (2) However, the Board must not appoint a person to act as the Director unless the Minister agrees in writing to the appointment.