Queensland Numbered Acts Queensland Numbered Acts(1) The Minister may appoint a person qualified for appointment as the chairperson to act as the chairperson—
(a) during a vacancy in the office; or
(b) during any period, or all periods, when the chairperson is absent from duty or from the State or, for another reason, can not perform the duties of the office.
(2) The chairperson may appoint a part-time commissioner to act as the chairperson during a period, of not more than 14 days, when the chairperson is absent from duty or from the State or, for another reason, can not perform the duties of the office.