15Acting appointments

#### 15 Acting appointments (1) If: (a) there is a vacancy in the office of Chairperson, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or (b) the Chairperson is absent from duty or from Australia or is otherwise unable to perform the duties of the office of Chairperson; the Minister may appoint another member to act as the Chairperson during the vacancy, absence or inability. > Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. (2) The Minister may appoint a person to act in the office of a member (other than the Chairperson): (a) during a vacancy in the office, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the occupant of the office is absent from duty or from Australia or is otherwise unable to perform the duties of the office, including a period when the member is acting as the Chairperson. > Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. (4) A person acting in an office under this section is entitled to the same remuneration and allowances that are payable to the holder of the office in lieu of his or her own remuneration and allowances.