AUSTRALIAN AGED CARE QUALITY AGENCY ACT 2013 (NO. 79, 2013) - SECT 34 Acting appointments--Chair

AUSTRALIAN AGED CARE QUALITY AGENCY ACT 2013 (NO. 79, 2013) - SECT 34

             (1)  The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Chair of the Advisory Council:

                     (a)  during a vacancy in the office of the Chair of the Advisory Council (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or

                     (b)  during any period, or during all periods, when the Chair of the Advisory Council:

                              (i)  is absent from duty or from Australia; or

                             (ii)  is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.

Note:          For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .

             (2)  A person is not eligible for appointment to act as the Chair of the Advisory Council unless the person is eligible for appointment as an Advisory Council member.

Note:          See subsection 32(4).