After section 5--
insert--
'(1) This section applies if--
(a) the Deputy Chief Magistrate's position is vacant; or
(b) the Deputy Chief Magistrate is not available to perform the Deputy Chief Magistrate's functions, because of absence or another reason.
'(2) The Chief Magistrate may appoint a magistrate to act as the Deputy Chief Magistrate.
'(3) The instrument of appointment must state the period of the appointment.
'(4) The period of appointment must not be longer than 6 months.
'(5) However, the appointment may be renewed at any time.
'(6) In this section--
magistrate does not include a person who is acting as a magistrate.'.