Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) The Governor in Council may appoint a person to act as a presiding member, for the period stated in the instrument of appointment, if--
(a) a person appointed as a presiding member is not available to carry out the person's duties as a presiding member; or
(b) there is a vacancy in the position of a presiding member.
(2) The period stated in the instrument of appointment must not be longer than 6 months, but the appointment may be renewed at any time.
(3) A person is eligible for appointment to act as a presiding member only if the person is eligible for appointment as a presiding member.