Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00062:clause:1_256
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00062
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 256
Character Range: 30508–31556

256  Acting appointments
 (1) The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Funding Body CEO:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Funding Body CEO (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Funding Body CEO:
 (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
 (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
 (2) Before making an appointment under subsection (1), the Minister must consult with the Administrator (if appointed).
 (3) An appointment under subsection (1) is to be made by written instrument.
 (4) Anything done by or in relation to a person purporting to act under an appointment under subsection (1) 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 the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.