Coordinator-General for Remote Indigenous Services Act 2009
20Acting appointments
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20 Acting appointments
(1) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the Coordinator‑General: (a) during a vacancy in the office of Coordinator‑General (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Coordinator‑General: (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 section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(2) An appointment under subsection (1) ceases to have effect after 12 months if it does not cease earlier.