Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2009A00020:clause:1_13ah
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2009A00020
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 13AH
Character Range: 16545–17655

13AH  Acting Chief Commissioner

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

 (2) To avoid doubt, a part‑time Commissioner or staff member (within the meaning of paragraph (b) of the definition of that expression) may be appointed to act as the Chief Commissioner.

 (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 is 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 sections 20 and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

Division 3—ATSB procedures

Subdivision A—Meetings