8AActing auditor-general

8A Acting auditor-general (1) Before the Speaker appoints a person to act as auditor-general, the Speaker must consult with the presiding member of the relevant Assembly committee about the proposed appointment.

Part 2 The auditor-general Division 2.3 Other provisions applying to auditor-general Section 8B page 8 Auditor-General Act 1996 Effective: 18/09/24 R22 18/09/24 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (2) However, for a period of leave of absence approved by the Speaker under section 9BD, the auditor-general may appoint a person to act as auditor-general after consulting with the Speaker. Division 2.3 Other provisions applying to auditor-general