Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The nominated Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a Board member to act as the Chair:
(a) during a vacancy in the office of Chair (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chair:
(i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
(ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
(2) The nominated Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as a Board member (other than the Chair):
(a) during a vacancy in the office of a Board member (other than the Chair) whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when a Board member (other than the Chair):
(i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
(ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
Note: Sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 have rules that apply to acting appointments.
(3) A person is not eligible for appointment to act as a Board member unless the person is eligible for appointment as a Board member under section 16.
(4) For the purposes of a reference in:
(a) this Act to a vacancy in the office of a Board member; or
(b) the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 to a vacancy in the membership of a body;
there are taken to be 6 Board member offices in addition to the Chair.