sec.18Deputy chairperson

### sec.18 Deputy chairperson The responsible Ministers may appoint 1 of the members of the board as its deputy chairperson. Subject to section 19 , the deputy chairperson holds office for the term, ending not later than his or her term of appointment as a member, decided by the responsible Ministers. The deputy chairperson is to act as chairperson— during a vacancy in the office of chairperson; and during all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or, for another reason, can not perform the functions of the office. (sec.18-ssec.1) The responsible Ministers may appoint 1 of the members of the board as its deputy chairperson. (sec.18-ssec.2) Subject to section 19 , the deputy chairperson holds office for the term, ending not later than his or her term of appointment as a member, decided by the responsible Ministers. (sec.18-ssec.3) The deputy chairperson is to act as chairperson— during a vacancy in the office of chairperson; and during all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or, for another reason, can not perform the functions of the office. - (a) during a vacancy in the office of chairperson; and - (b) during all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or, for another reason, can not perform the functions of the office.