23Acting appointments

#### 23 Acting appointments (1) The Minister may appoint an appointed member referred to in paragraph 12(1)(f) to act as Chairperson: (a) during a vacancy in the office of Chairperson (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chairperson is absent from Australia or 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) The Minister may appoint a person to act as an appointed member referred to in paragraph 12(1)(b), (c) or (f): (a) during a vacancy in the office of such a member (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when such a member is acting as Chairperson, is absent from Australia or is, for any reason, unable to attend meetings of the Board. > Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. (2A) The Finance Minister may appoint a person nominated by the Finance Secretary to act as the appointed member referred to in paragraph 12(1)(d) during a vacancy in the office of such a member (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office). > Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.