Competition and Consumer Act 2010
44ARAAER Deputy Chair
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44ARA AER Deputy Chair
(1) One of the AER members is to be appointed by the Governor‑General as the AER Deputy Chair, by written instrument. The appointment as AER Deputy Chair may be made at the same time as the appointment as AER member, or at a later time.
(2) A person is not eligible for appointment as the AER Deputy Chair unless the person is a full‑time AER member.
(3) The AER Deputy Chair holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.
(4) If a person who is the AER Deputy Chair ceases to be an AER member, then the person also ceases to be the AER Deputy Chair.
Note: A person may cease to be the AER Deputy Chair without ceasing to be an AER member.