Australian National Preventive Health Agency Act 2010
40Acting appointments
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40 Acting appointments
(1) The Minister may appoint a member to act as the Chair if the Deputy Chair is unable to act as the Chair: (a) during a vacancy in the office of the 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 acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(2) The Minister may appoint a person to act as a member (other than the Chair): (a) during a vacancy in the office of a member (other than the Chair), whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when a member (other than 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 acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(3) If: (a) a member is to act as the Chair; or (b) a person is to act as a member (other than the Chair); for more than 6 months, the Minister must consult with the Ministerial Council before appointing the member or person. (4) If: (a) a person is to act as a member (other than the Chair); and (b) the person is to represent the governments of the States and Territories; the Minister must consult with the Ministerial Council before appointing the person.