10Deputy of Council member

10 Deputy of Council member

(1) The Minister may appoint a person to be the deputy of a Council member for such period as is specified in the instrument of appointment. (2) If: (a) a deputy is appointed in relation to a Council member; and (b) that Council member is, for any reason, unable to attend a meeting of the Council; the deputy may act as a Council member at that meeting. (3) A person appointed under subsection (1) may resign by giving a signed notice of resignation to the Minister. (4) The Minister may terminate an appointment made under subsection (1) at any time.