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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.