Health Complaints Act 2016
114Acting appointment
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114 Acting appointment
(1) The Governor in Council may appoint a person to act as the Commissioner—
(a) during a vacancy in the office of the Commissioner; or
(b) during any period when—
(i) the Commissioner is absent; or
(ii) the Commissioner is for any other reason unable to perform the duties of the office of Commissioner.
(2) The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Commissioner for a period of not more than 6 months during any period when the Commissioner is absent.
(3) A person appointed under subsection (1) is entitled to the remuneration and allowances that are determined from time to time by the Governor in Council.
(4) A person appointed under subsection (2) is entitled to the remuneration and allowances that are determined by the Minister.
(5) While a person is acting as the Commissioner, the person has all the powers and may perform any of the functions of the Commissioner.
(6) The Governor in Council may revoke an appointment under subsection (1) at any time.
(7) The Minister may revoke an appointment under subsection (2) at any time.