13AHActing Chief Commissioner

#### 13AH Acting Chief Commissioner (1) The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Chief Commissioner: (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Chief Commissioner, (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Commissioner: (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or (ii) 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) To avoid doubt, a part‑time Commissioner or staff member (within the meaning of paragraph (b) of the definition of that expression) may be appointed to act as the Chief Commissioner.