Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2011C00785:clause:1_56
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2011C00785
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 56
Character Range: 13299–14133

56  Acting CEO

 (1) The 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 is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.

Note: Section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contains provisions relating to acting appointments.

 (2) Anything done by or in relation to a person purporting to act under an appointment is not invalid merely because:
 (a) the occasion for the appointment had not arisen; or
 (b) there was a defect or irregularity in connection with the appointment; or
 (c) the appointment had ceased to have effect; or
 (d) the occasion to act had not arisen or had ceased.