(1) The Governor in Council may appoint a person qualified to be appointed as a Public Interest Monitor to act as the Principal Public Interest Monitor—
(a) during a vacancy in the office of the Principal Public Interest Monitor; or
(b) during any period, or all periods, when the Principal Public Interest Monitor is absent from duty or from the State or, for another reason, is unable to perform the duties of the office.
(2) The appointment is to be for a period, not exceeding 6 months, set out in the instrument of appointment.
(3) The appointment is to be on the same terms and conditions as the Principal Public Interest Monitor.