sec.245Deputy chairperson of board

sec.245 Deputy chairperson of board

The board must appoint a member, other than the chairperson, to be the deputy chairperson of the board. The deputy chairperson holds office for the term decided by the board. A vacancy occurs in the office of deputy chairperson if the person holding office— resigns it by giving notice of the resignation to the Minister; or ceases to be a member of the board. However, a person resigning the office of deputy chairperson may continue to be a member of the board. The deputy chairperson is to 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 functions of the office. (sec.245-ssec.1) The board must appoint a member, other than the chairperson, to be the deputy chairperson of the board. (sec.245-ssec.2) The deputy chairperson holds office for the term decided by the board. (sec.245-ssec.3) A vacancy occurs in the office of deputy chairperson if the person holding office— resigns it by giving notice of the resignation to the Minister; or ceases to be a member of the board. (sec.245-ssec.4) However, a person resigning the office of deputy chairperson may continue to be a member of the board. (sec.245-ssec.5) The deputy chairperson is to 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 functions of the office.

• (a) resigns it by giving notice of the resignation to the Minister; or
• (b) ceases to be a member 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 functions of the office.