Victorian Numbered Acts

VETERANS ACT 2005 (NO 98 OF 2005) - SECT 16

    (1)     When—

        (a)     the office of Chairperson is vacant; or

        (b)     the Chairperson is absent from Victoria or is unable, for any reason, to perform the duties of the office—

the Deputy Chairperson must act as Chairperson.

    (2)     While the Deputy Chairperson is acting as Chairperson, he or she has and may exercise all the powers, and must perform all the duties, of the Chairperson.

    (3)     The Minister may appoint a member to act as Deputy Chairperson—

        (a)     during a vacancy in the office of Deputy Chairperson; or

        (b)     during any period, or during all periods, when the Deputy Chairperson is acting as Chairperson or is unable, for any reason, to perform the duties of the Deputy Chairperson.

    (4)     The Minister may appoint a person who is qualified to be a member to act as a member (other than the Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson) during any period, or during all periods, when a member is acting as Deputy Chairperson or is unable, for any reason, to perform the duties of office.