Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

NATIONAL HEALTH REFORM ACT 2011 - SECT 256

  (1)   The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Funding Body CEO:

  (a)   during a vacancy in the office of the Funding Body CEO (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or

  (b)   during any period, or during all periods, when the Funding Body CEO:

  (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)   Before making an appointment under subsection   (1), the Minister must consult with the Administrator (if appointed).

  (3)   An appointment under subsection   (1) is to be made by written instrument.