Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2007A00108:clause:5_9d
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2007A00108
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 5 cl 9D
Character Range: 28286–29320

9D  Acting Chairperson

Acting Chairperson

 (1) The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Chairperson:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Chairperson, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chairperson:
 (i) is absent from duty or Australia; or
 (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.

Qualifications

 (2) A person is not eligible for appointment to act as the Chairperson unless the person is eligible for appointment as a member.

Note: See subsection 6(3).

Validation

 (3) 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.

Note: See section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.