Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00278:section:36k
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00278
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 36K
Character Range: 53741–54774

36K  Acting appointments
 (1) The Drought Minister may appoint a member of the Committee (other than the Chair) 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) The Drought Minister may appoint a person to act as a member of the Committee (other than the Chair):
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of a member (other than the Chair), whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when a member (other than the Chair):
 (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
 (ii) is for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
 (3) A person is not eligible for appointment under subsection (2) unless the person is eligible for appointment as a member of the Committee.