Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2009A00113:clause:1_24c
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2009A00113
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 24C
Character Range: 9692–10553

24C  Acting CEO
 (1) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as CEO:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of CEO (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to that office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the CEO:
 (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
 (ii) 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: See sections 20 and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

Division 3—Terms and conditions for CEO