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Mental Health Act 2016
sec.650Appointment of acting president
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sec.650 Appointment of acting president
The Governor in Council may appoint a member of the Mental Health Court to act as the president— for any period the office is vacant; or for any period, or all periods, when the president is absent from duty or from Queensland or, for another reason, can not perform the duties of the office.
- (a) for any period the office is vacant; or
- (b) for any period, or all periods, when the president is absent from duty or from Queensland or, for another reason, can not perform the duties of the office.