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Public Service Act 1999
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#### 69 Acting Head
The Agency Minister of an Executive Agency may appoint a person to act as Head of the Agency:
(a) if there is a vacancy in the office of Head, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Head is absent from duty or from Australia or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.