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Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority Act 2008
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#### 15 Acting in positions
(1) The Deputy Chair is 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.
> Note: For rules that apply to persons acting as the Chair, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(4) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a member to act as the Deputy Chair:
(a) during a vacancy in the office of Deputy Chair (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Deputy Chair:
(i) is acting as the Chair; or
(ii) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
(iii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.