sec.18Deputy chairperson

### sec.18 Deputy chairperson The board must appoint a member, other than the chairperson, as its deputy chairperson. The deputy chairperson holds office for the term decided by the board. A vacancy occurs in the office of deputy chairperson if the person holding office— resigns from office by giving notice of the resignation to the Minister; or stops being a member. However, a person resigning the office of deputy chairperson may continue to be a member. 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 board must appoint a member, other than the chairperson, as its deputy chairperson. (sec.18-ssec.2) The deputy chairperson holds office for the term decided by the board. (sec.18-ssec.3) A vacancy occurs in the office of deputy chairperson if the person holding office— resigns from office by giving notice of the resignation to the Minister; or stops being a member. (sec.18-ssec.4) However, a person resigning the office of deputy chairperson may continue to be a member. (sec.18-ssec.5) 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) resigns from office by giving notice of the resignation to the Minister; or - (b) stops being a member. - (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.