Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00088:section:256
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00088
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 256
Character Range: 193825–194561

256  Acting appointments
 (1) The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Funding Body CEO:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Funding Body CEO (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Funding Body CEO:
 (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) Before making an appointment under subsection (1), the Minister must consult with the Administrator (if appointed).
 (3) An appointment under subsection (1) is to be made by written instrument.