South Australian Current Acts

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 2011 - SECT 25

25—Appointment of Acting Chief Public Health Officer

        (1)         If the Chief Public Health Officer is temporarily absent, or the Chief Public Health Officer's position is temporarily vacant, the Chief Executive may assign a suitable person to act in the Chief Public Health Officer's position during the absence or vacancy.

        (2)         The terms on which a person is appointed will be determined by the Chief Executive after consultation with the Minister.

        (3)         A member of the Public Service may be appointed under this section.

        (4)         A person appointed to act in the Chief Public Health Officer's position has, while so acting, all the functions and powers of the Chief Public Health Officer.