Wheat Marketing Act 1989
9DActing Chairperson
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9D Acting Chairperson
Acting Chairperson (1) The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Chairperson: (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Chairperson, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chairperson: (i) is absent from duty or Australia; or (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office. Qualifications (2) A person is not eligible for appointment to act as the Chairperson unless the person is eligible for appointment as a member.
Note: See subsection 6(3).
Validation (3) Anything done by or in relation to a person purporting to act under an appointment is not invalid merely because: (a) the occasion for the appointment had not arisen; or (b) there was a defect or irregularity in connection with the appointment; or (c) the appointment had ceased to have effect; or (d) the occasion to act had not arisen or had ceased.
Note: See section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.