Terrorism and Cyclone Insurance Act 2003
27Acting appointments
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27 Acting appointments
(1) The Corporation may appoint a person to act as the Chief Executive for a period not exceeding 3 months: (a) during a vacancy in the office of Chief Executive (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period when the Chief Executive 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.
(2) If, at the end of the 3 month period: (a) there continues to be a vacancy in the office of Chief Executive; or (b) the Chief Executive continues to be absent or unable to perform the duties of the office; then the Minister, on the recommendation of the Corporation, may appoint a person to act as the Chief Executive.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(4) An appointment under this section must be in writing.