Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) The Minister may appoint a person to act in the office of the Commissioner:
(a) during a vacancy in the office (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
(b) during a period or all periods when the Commissioner is unable to perform the functions of the office.
(2) A person appointed under subsection (1)(a) must not act continuously for more than 3 months in the office of the Commissioner.
(3) The Minister may determine conditions of the appointment (including remuneration, expenses and allowances).