Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00401:clause:1_55z
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00401
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 55Z
Character Range: 14252–15019

55Z  Acting CEO
 (1) The Attorney‑General and the Finance Minister (acting jointly) may appoint a person to act as CEO:
 (a) if there is a vacancy in the office of CEO, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the CEO is absent from duty or from Australia or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
 (2) Anything done by or in relation to a person purporting to act under this section 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.