Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

EMERGENCIES ACT 2004 - SECT 32

    (1)     The chief executive may, after consulting the commissioner, appoint a public servant to be the deputy chief officer of a service.

    (2)     However, the chief executive may appoint a person under subsection (1) only if the person has the management, professional and technical expertise to exercise the deputy chief officer's functions.

    (3)     A deputy chief officer of a service acts in the position of chief officer of the service—

        (a)     during all vacancies in the position; and

        (b)     during all periods when the chief officer cannot for any reason exercise the functions of the position.

Note     The Legislation Act, div 19.3.2A deals with standing acting arrangements.

    (4)     Before appointing a person as the deputy chief officer (rural fire service), the chief executive must consult with the bushfire council.