Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01334:clause:1_208a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01334
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 208A
Character Range: 237628–238596

208A  Acting Deputy Chairperson

 (1) The Minister may appoint a person who is eligible for appointment as Deputy Chairperson to act as Deputy Chairperson:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of Deputy Chairperson (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Deputy Chairperson is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office; or
 (c) during any period during which the Deputy Chairperson is acting as Chairperson under subsection 208(1).

 (2) 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.