(1) Section 15(8), definition prescribed authority, paragraph (a)--
omit, insert--
'(a) the Governor in Council, if--
(i) the judge is the Chief Justice, the Chief Judge or the Chief Magistrate; and
(ii) the leave of absence is more than 1 month; or'.
(2) Section 15(8), definition prescribed authority--
insert--
'(d) the Minister, if--
(i) the judge is the Chief Justice, the Chief Judge or the Chief Magistrate; and
(ii) the leave of absence is 1 month or less.'.