13Deputy Chairperson

#### 13 Deputy Chairperson (1) The Minister is to appoint a part‑time commissioner (other than the Chairperson) to be the Deputy Chairperson of the Commission. (2) The Minister must, before appointing a person to be the Deputy Chairperson, consult with the Chairperson of the Commission. (3) The Minister may at any time terminate an appointment made under subsection (1). (4) A person appointed as Deputy Chairperson ceases to hold the office if the person ceases to be a part‑time commissioner. (5) A person appointed as Deputy Chairperson may resign by giving to the Minister a signed notice of resignation. (6) During any period when: (a) the office of Chairperson of the Commission is vacant (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) the Chairperson of the Commission is absent from Australia or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office; the Deputy Chairperson is to act as Chairperson. > Note: For rules that apply to persons acting as the Chairperson, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. (7) The Deputy Chairperson has, when acting as Chairperson, all the powers, duties, rights and entitlements of the Chairperson of the Commission.