39Acting members

#### 39 Acting members (1) The responsible Ministers may appoint a person to act as a member of the Board referred to in paragraph 34(1)(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 or Deputy Chairperson, is absent from Australia or is, for any other 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 responsible Ministers may appoint a person to act as the government member during any period, or during all periods, when the government member is unable, for any reason, to attend meetings of the Board. > Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.