Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2022C00255:section:44
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2022C00255
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 44
Character Range: 34840–35430

44  Acting appointments
 (1) The Climate Change Minister may appoint a person to act as the CEO:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of the 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:
 (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
 (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
 (2) An appointment under subsection (1) is to be made by written instrument.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.