(1) If the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman consents, an industry code or industry standard may confer functions and powers on the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.
(2) The continuity of a consent under subsection (1) is not affected by:
(a) a change in the occupancy of the position of Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman; or
(b) a vacancy in the position of Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman that does not continue for more than 4 months.