Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2024
120Functions of chair and deputy chair
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120 Functions of chair and deputy chair (1) The chair has the following functions: (a) to lead and direct the work of the board; (b) to ensure the board exercises its functions appropriately; (c) any other function given to the chair under this Act or another territory law. (2) The deputy chair has the following functions: (a) to act as the chair— (i) during a vacancy in the office of the chair; and (ii) during all periods when the chair is absent from duty or cannot exercise the functions of the chair for any other reason;
(b) any other function given to the deputy chair under this Act or another territory law.