Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00824:section:38
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00824
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 38
Character Range: 58811–60017

38  Acting Chairperson and acting Deputy Chairperson
 (1) Whenever:
 (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 is, for any other reason, unable to perform the functions of the 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 responsible Ministers may appoint a person 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 Australia or is, for any other reason (including the reason that the Deputy Chairperson is acting as Chairperson) unable to perform the functions of the office.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (3) The Managing Director or Deputy Managing Director is not entitled to any remuneration or allowances in relation to an appointment under this section.