Cross River Rail Delivery Authority Act 2016
sec.34Chairperson and deputy chairperson
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sec.34 Chairperson and deputy chairperson
The Governor in Council may appoint— a board member to be the chairperson of the board; and another board member to be the deputy chairperson of the board. A board member may be appointed as the chairperson or deputy chairperson at the same time the person is appointed as a board member. The chairperson and deputy chairperson may be appointed on a full-time or part-time basis. The chairperson or deputy chairperson holds office for the term, ending not later than the person’s term of appointment as a board member, stated in the person’s appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson. However, a person’s appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson ends if, during the term of appointment, the person stops being a board member. The deputy chairperson must act as chairperson— during a vacancy in the office of chairperson; and during all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or for another reason can not perform the duties of the office. (sec.34-ssec.1) The Governor in Council may appoint— a board member to be the chairperson of the board; and another board member to be the deputy chairperson of the board. (sec.34-ssec.2) A board member may be appointed as the chairperson or deputy chairperson at the same time the person is appointed as a board member. (sec.34-ssec.3) The chairperson and deputy chairperson may be appointed on a full-time or part-time basis. (sec.34-ssec.4) The chairperson or deputy chairperson holds office for the term, ending not later than the person’s term of appointment as a board member, stated in the person’s appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson. (sec.34-ssec.5) However, a person’s appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson ends if, during the term of appointment, the person stops being a board member. (sec.34-ssec.6) The deputy chairperson must act as chairperson— during a vacancy in the office of chairperson; and during all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or for another reason can not perform the duties of the office.
- (a) a board member to be the chairperson of the board; and
- (b) another board member to be the deputy chairperson of the board.
- (a) during a vacancy in the office of chairperson; and
- (b) during all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or for another reason can not perform the duties of the office.