61Deputy Chairperson

61 Deputy Chairperson (1) The Governor in Council may appoint a person as Deputy Chairperson of the Motor Car Traders Claim Committee. (2) A person appointed under subsection (1)— (a) must have the qualifications specified in section 57(1)(a); and (b) must not be a member of the Committee appointed under section 57. (3) The Deputy Chairperson— (a) holds office for the period, and on the terms and conditions, specified in the instrument of appointment; and (b) is eligible for re-appointment. (4) The **Public Administration Act 2004** (other than Part 3) applies to the Deputy Chairperson. (5) The Deputy Chairperson has and may exercise all the powers and perform all the functions of the Chairperson— (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Chairperson; or (b) during a period or all periods when the Chairperson— (i) is absent from Victoria; or (ii) for any other reason, is unable to perform the duties of the Chairperson. (6) At all other times, the Deputy Chairperson has no powers or functions in relation to the Committee. (7) When exercising the powers and performing the functions of the Chairperson, the Deputy Chairperson must be paid the travelling and other allowances that would be payable if the Deputy Chairperson were a member of the Committee. S. 62 amended by No. 74/1996 s. 55(1)(b), substituted by No. 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1), amended by No. 108/2004 s. 117(1) (Sch. 3 item 136.2).