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office by writing signed by him and delivered to the Minister.
"(5) The deputy of a member is entitled, in the event of the absence of the member from a meeting of the Corporation, to attend that meeting and, when so attending, shall be deemed to be a member of the Corporation.
"(6) The appointment of a person as the deputy of a member is not invalidated, and shall not be called into question, by reason of a defect or irregularity in or in connection with his appointment.".

PART IX—AMENDMENT OF AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ACT 1962

Principal Act
21. The Australian Capital Territory Electricity Supply Act 19628 is in this Part referred to as the Principal Act.

Constitution of Authority
22. Section 6 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from sub-section (11) "the President" and substituting "the Speaker".

PART X—AMENDMENT OF AUSTRALIAN DRIED FRUITS CORPORATION ACT 1978

Principal Act
23. The Australian Dried Fruits Corporation Act 19789 is in this Part referred to as the Principal Act.

24. Section 18 of the Principal Act is repealed and the following section is substituted:

Deputies of members
"18. (1) The Minister may, if requested by the Corporation so to do, appoint a person recommended by the Corporation to be the deputy of a member other than the Chairman or the member representing the Commonwealth.
"(2) The Minister may appoint a person to be the deputy of the member representing the Commonwealth.
"(3) The Minister may, at any time, revoke the appointment of a person as the deputy of a member and shall revoke such an appointment if the deputy fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with his obligations under sub-section 22 (3) or (5).
"(4) The deputy of a member may resign his office by writing signed by him and delivered to the Minister.
"(5) The deputy of a member is entitled, in the event of the absence of the member from a meeting of the Corporation, to attend that meeting and, when so attending, shall be deemed to be a member of the Corporation.
"(6) The appointment of a person as the deputy of a member is not invalidated, and shall not be called into question, by reason of a defect or irregularity in or in connection with his appointment.".

PART XI—AMENDMENTS OF AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE ACT 1979

Principal Act
25. The Australian Federal Police Act 197910 is in this Part referred to as the Principal Act.

Absence, &c., of Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner
26. Section 19 of the Principal Act is amended by inserting after sub-section (1) the following sub-section:
"(1a) The Minister may determine the remuneration and allowances of a person who is, in accordance