Queensland Numbered Acts Queensland Numbered Acts(1) The Governor in Council must appoint a member, other than the chairperson, as the deputy chairperson of the board.
(2) A person may be appointed as the deputy chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a member.
(3) A person holds office as the deputy chairperson until the earlier of the following—
(a) the term, ending not later than the person's term of appointment as a member, stated in the person's instrument of appointment as deputy chairperson;
(b) the person resigns from office by notice given to the Minister;
(c) the person's appointment as a member ends.
(4) However, a person resigning the office of deputy chairperson may continue to be a member.
(5) The deputy chairperson is to act as chairperson during—
(a) any period when no other person is appointed as chairperson; and
(b) all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or, for another reason, can not perform the functions of the office.