Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2012C00820:clause:2_7a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2012C00820
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 7A
Character Range: 87841–88948

7A  Acting Chief Executive Centrelink
 (1) The Secretary may appoint an SES employee in the Department to act as the Chief Executive Centrelink:
 (a) during a vacancy in the position of Chief Executive Centrelink (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the position); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Executive Centrelink:
 (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
 (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the position.
 (2) A person must not be appointed under subsection (1) if the person is, or is acting as:
 (a) the Chief Executive Medicare; or
 (b) the Child Support Registrar.
 (3) Anything done by or in relation to a person purporting to act under an appointment under subsection (1) is not invalid merely because:
 (a) the occasion for the appointment had not arisen; or
 (b) there was a defect or irregularity in connection with the appointment; or
 (c) the appointment had ceased to have effect; or
 (d) the occasion to act had not arisen or had ceased.
Note: See sections 20 and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.