36Acting appointments

#### 36 Acting appointments The Board may, by written instrument and after consultation with the responsible Ministers, appoint a person (other than a Board member) to act as the CEO: (a) during a vacancy in the office of the CEO (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the CEO: (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office. > Note: Sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 have rules that apply to acting appointments.