Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00085:section:43
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00085
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 43
Character Range: 48790–49383

43  Appointment of acting CEO
 (1) The Minister may, by written instrument, 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.
Note: Sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 have rules that apply to acting appointments.
 (2) A Board member is not eligible to be appointed to act as the CEO.