Australian Grands Prix Act 1994
12AActing chairperson
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12A Acting chairperson
(1) The Minister may appoint a member to act as chairperson of the Corporation if—
(a) the office of chairperson is vacant; or
(b) the chairperson is absent or unable to perform the duties of that office for any reason.
(2) An appointment under subsection (1) is for the term determined by the Minister.
(3) The acting chairperson—
(a) has all the powers of the chairperson; and
(b) may perform all the duties of the chairperson; and
(c) is entitled to receive the same allowances and expenses as the chairperson.
(4) The Minister, at any time, may terminate an appointment under subsection (1).
(5) An appointment under subsection (1) does not constitute a vacancy in the office of member under section 11(1), a resignation under section 11(2) or a removal under section 11(3).