Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2019A00094:clause:3_44as
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2019A00094
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 44AS
Character Range: 12369–13080

44AS  Acting AER Deputy Chair
 (1) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint an AER member to act as the AER Deputy Chair:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of the AER Deputy Chair, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the AER Deputy Chair:
 (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.
 (2) If a person acting as the AER Deputy Chair ceases to be an AER member, then the appointment to act as the AER Deputy Chair also ceases.