Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00635:section:31
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00635
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 31
Character Range: 26604–28022

31  Acting Chairperson and acting Deputy Chairperson
 (1) If:
 (a) there is a vacancy in the office of Chairperson, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or
 (b) the Chairperson is absent from duty or from Australia or is, for any other reason, unable to perform the duties of his or her office;
the Deputy Chairperson is to act as Chairperson.
Note: For rules that apply to persons acting as the Chairperson, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (2) The Minister may appoint a Director 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 that office; or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Deputy Chairperson is absent from duty or from Australia, is acting as Chairperson or is, for any other reason, unable to perform the duties of his or her office.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (3) The Minister may determine the terms and conditions, other than terms and conditions relating to remuneration and allowances, applying to a person acting as Chairperson or as Deputy Chairperson.
 (4) A person acting as Chairperson or as Deputy Chairperson is to be paid the same remuneration and allowances as are payable to the Chairperson or the Deputy Chairperson, as the case requires.