Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

TRANSPORT SAFETY INVESTIGATION ACT 2003 - SECT 13AH

             (1)  The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Chief Commissioner:

                     (a)  during a vacancy in the office of the Chief Commissioner, (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or

                     (b)  during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Commissioner:

                              (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 section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .

             (2)  To avoid doubt, a part-time Commissioner or staff member (within the meaning of paragraph (b) of the definition of that expression) may be appointed to act as the Chief Commissioner.