Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021A00020:clause:2_15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021A00020
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 15
Character Range: 26501–28036

15  Acting members

Acting by operation of law
 (1) The Deputy Chair is to act as the Chair:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of Chair (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chair:
 (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 persons acting as the Chair, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

Acting appointments
 (2) The Council may, by written instrument, appoint a member to act as the Deputy Chair during any period, or during all periods, when the Deputy Chair:
 (a) is acting as the Chair; or
 (b) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
 (c) 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.
 (3) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as a member (other than as the Director, Chair or Deputy Chair):
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of a member (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when a member:
 (i) is acting as the Deputy Chair; or
 (ii) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
 (iii) 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.