20Acting members of the Regulator

#### 20 Acting members of the Regulator Acting Chair of the Regulator (1) The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Chair of the Regulator: (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Chair of the Regulator (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chair of the Regulator: (i) is absent from duty or Australia; or (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office. Acting member of the Regulator (other than the Chair of the Regulator) (2) The Minister may appoint a person to act as a member of the Regulator (other than the Chair of the Regulator): (a) during a vacancy in the office of a member of the Regulator (other than the Chair of the Regulator), whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when a member of the Regulator (other than the Chair of the Regulator): (i) is absent from duty or Australia; or (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office. Eligibility (3) A person is not eligible for appointment to act as: (a) the Chair of the Regulator; or (b) a member of the Regulator (other than the Chair of the Regulator); unless the person is eligible for appointment as a member of the Regulator. > Note 1: See subsection 18(2). > Note 2: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.