(1) The deputy chairperson must act as chairperson—
(a) during any period when the office of the chairperson is vacant; or
(b) during any period when the chairperson is absent; or
(c) if the chairperson is unable, for any other reason—
(i) to attend meetings of the CSV board; or
(ii) to perform the duties of the chairperson.
(2) If the deputy chairperson is acting as chairperson under subsection (1), the deputy chairperson—
(a) may exercise all the powers of the chairperson; and
(b) must perform all the functions and duties of the chairperson; and
(c) is entitled to receive the remuneration, allowances and payment of expenses to which the chairperson would have been entitled.