The Minister may appoint a member to act as a Deputy Chairperson:
(a) during a period when there are fewer than 2 persons holding the office of Deputy Chairperson; or
(b) during a period when a Deputy Chairperson is absent from office or is acting as Chairperson.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .