143Acting Ombudsman

143 Acting Ombudsman (1) The Minister may appoint a person to act in the office of the Ombudsman: (a) during a vacancy, or all vacancies, in the office whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or (b) during any period, or all periods, when the Ombudsman is unable to perform the duties of the office.

Ombudsman Act 2009 64 (3) The conditions (including conditions about remuneration, expenses and allowances) of an appointment to act as Ombudsman must be decided by the Minister.