Future Drought Fund Act 2019
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36K Acting appointments
(1) The Drought Minister may appoint a member of the Committee (other than the Chair) to act as the Chair: (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Chair (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chair: (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or (ii) is for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office. (2) The Drought Minister may appoint a person to act as a member of the Committee (other than the Chair): (a) during a vacancy in the office of a member (other than the Chair), whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when a member (other than the Chair): (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or (ii) is for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office. (3) A person is not eligible for appointment under subsection (2) unless the person is eligible for appointment as a member of the Committee.