Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person (including an appointed member) to act as the CEO:
(a) during a vacancy in the office of the CEO (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the 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) If the Minister appoints an appointed member to act as the CEO, the member is to be appointed to act on a part - time basis.
Note: Sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 have rules that apply to acting appointments.