Victims’ Commissioner and Sexual Violence Review Board Act 2024
sec.71Deputy chairperson
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sec.71 Deputy chairperson
The Minister may appoint an appointed member mentioned in section 69 (1) (c) to be the deputy chairperson. The deputy chairperson is to act as chairperson— during a vacancy in the office of the chairperson; and during all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or for another reason can not perform the duties of the office. A vacancy arises in the office of deputy chairperson if the person holding the office— resigns office by signed notice given to the Minister; or ceases to be a member. A person resigning the office of deputy chairperson may continue to be an appointed member. (sec.71-ssec.1) The Minister may appoint an appointed member mentioned in section 69 (1) (c) to be the deputy chairperson. (sec.71-ssec.2) The deputy chairperson is to act as chairperson— during a vacancy in the office of the chairperson; and during all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or for another reason can not perform the duties of the office. (sec.71-ssec.3) A vacancy arises in the office of deputy chairperson if the person holding the office— resigns office by signed notice given to the Minister; or ceases to be a member. (sec.71-ssec.4) A person resigning the office of deputy chairperson may continue to be an appointed member.
- (a) during a vacancy in the office of the chairperson; and
- (b) during all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or for another reason can not perform the duties of the office.
- (a) resigns office by signed notice given to the Minister; or
- (b) ceases to be a member.