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154CActing appointments#
(1)The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Chief Executive Officer:
(a)during a vacancy in the office of the Chief Executive Officer (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
(b)during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Executive Officer:
(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 may only be appointed to act as the Chief Executive Officer if the Minister is satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge or experience.
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