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member is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or
 (b) the Board member engages, except with the Minister's approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office.

Additional grounds: part‑time Board members
 (3) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a part‑time *Board member if:
 (a) the Board member is absent, except on leave of absence, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Board; or
 (b) the Board member engages in paid employment that conflicts or may conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.

60‑65  Terms and conditions of appointment not provided for by Act
  A *Board member holds office on such terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not provided for by this Act as are determined, in writing, by the Minister.

60‑67  Acting appointments
 (1) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a *Board member to act as the *Chair:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Chair (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chair:
 (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
 (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
 (2) However, the *Board member appointed to act as the *Chair must not be:
 (a) a person who holds any office or appointment (other than as a Board member) under a law of the Commonwealth on a full‑time basis; or
 (b) a person appointed or engaged under the Public Service Act 1999.
 (3) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as a *Board member:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of a Board member (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when a Board member:
 (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
 (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

Subdivision 60‑C—Board procedures

Table of sections
60‑70 Meetings
60‑75 Decisions without meetings
60‑80 Administrative support for the Board

60‑70  Meetings
 (1) At a meeting of the Board, a majority of *Board members constitutes a quorum.
 (2) A question arising at a meeting is decided by a majority of the votes of the *Board members present and voting.
 (3) The *Chair presides at all meetings at which he or she is present. If the Chair is not present, the *Board members present must appoint one of themselves to preside.