79HDeputy registrar

79H Deputy registrar (1) The registrar must appoint either of the following as deputy registrar for the authority: (a) a member of staff of the authority; (b) a public servant. Note 1 The registrar is the chief executive officer of the authority (see dict, def registrar and Financial Management Act 1996, dict, def chief executive officer). Note 2 For laws about appointments, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3. (2) If the registrar is absent or cannot for any reason exercise the functions of the registrar, the deputy registrar must act as registrar.