Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) If a member is likely from any cause to be absent from meetings of the board for more than 4 months, the Governor in Council may appoint a deputy to act for such member during the member's absence.
(1A) In appointing a deputy to act during the absence of an elected member, the Governor in Council may have regard to the nomination of the Queensland division of the Australian Veterinary Association Limited.
(2) A deputy shall have the same powers, rights, and duties as the member in whose place the deputy is appointed.