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TRANSPORT SAFETY INVESTIGATION ACT 2003 - SECT 13AH

Acting Chief Commissioner

  (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.


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