(1) The Minister may appoint a member of the CSV board to act as deputy chairperson—
(a) during any period when the office of the deputy chairperson is vacant; or
(b) during any period when the deputy chairperson is absent; or
(c) during any period when the deputy chairperson is acting as chairperson under section 16; or
(d) if the deputy chairperson is unable, for any other reason—
(i) to attend meetings of the CSV board; or
(ii) to perform the duties of the deputy chairperson.
(2) If a member of the CSV board is acting as deputy chairperson under subsection (1), the member—
(a) may exercise all the powers of the deputy chairperson; and
(b) must perform all the functions and duties of the deputy chairperson; and
(c) is entitled to receive the remuneration, allowances and payment of expenses to which the deputy chairperson would have been entitled.