Aboriginal Land and Waters (Jervis Bay Territory) Act 1986
34DActing appointments
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34D Acting appointments
(1) The executive committee may, by written instrument, appoint a person who is employed by the Council (otherwise than on a casual basis) to act as the Chief Executive Officer: (a) during a vacancy in the office of Chief Executive Officer (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Executive Officer: (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) The appointment continues in force despite a change in the membership of the executive committee. (3) The appointment may be revoked by the executive committee (whether or not there has been a change in the membership of the executive committee).