(1) The Minister may appoint a member of the Trust to act as chairperson during a period of vacancy if—
(a) the office of chairperson of the Trust becomes vacant under section 12 ; or
(b) the chairperson of the Trust is unable to perform the duties of office of chairperson because of illness or otherwise.
(2) An acting chairperson is entitled to receive the same fees and allowances as a person appointed as chairperson of the Trust.
S. 14 substituted by No. 34/1995 s. 8.