Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01262:clause:1_18b
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01262
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 18B
Character Range: 8822–9710

18B  Acting Chief Metrologist

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

 (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.

Note: For more information about acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.