Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00203:clause:1_23a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00203
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 23A
Character Range: 441397–442342

23A  Medical Superintendent
 (1) The Manager may, by written instrument, appoint a registered medical practitioner (within the meaning of the Health Practitioners Act 1983) as the Medical Superintendent.

Acting appointments
 (2) The Manager may, by written instrument, appoint a registered medical practitioner (within the meaning of the Health Practitioners Act 1983) to act as the Medical Superintendent:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Medical Superintendent (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Medical Superintendent:
 (i) is absent from duty or from Norfolk Island; 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 (Commonwealth) (applying because of section 8A of the Interpretation Act 1979).