(1) The Premier may appoint—
(a) a member of the ambassadors council to be the chairperson of the council; and
(b) another member of the ambassadors council to be the deputy chairperson of the council.
(2) A member may be appointed as the chairperson or deputy chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a member.
(3) The chairperson or deputy chairperson holds office for the term, ending not later than his or her term of appointment as a member, stated in his or her appointment as chairperson or deputy chairperson.
(4) The deputy chairperson is to act as chairperson—
(a) during a vacancy in the office of chairperson; and
(b) during all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or for another reason can not perform the duties of the office.