Section 10
Temporary exercise of functions of Chairman
of Forest Research Institute Malaysia Act 2016
Where the Chairman is for any reason unable to perform his functions or during any period of vacancy in the office of the
Chairman, the Minister may appoint any member of the Institute, other than the Director General, to perform the functions of the
Chairman.
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(2)
Until an appointment under subsection (1) is made or in default of such appointment or in the absence of the Chairman from any meeting of the Institute, the member of the Institute appointed under paragraph 7(b) shall perform the functions of the Chairman.
(3)
A member appointed under subsection (1) or a member referred to in subsection (2) shall be deemed to be the Chairman during the period in which he is performing the functions of the
Chairman under this section.
(4)
If at any meeting of the Institute, neither the Chairman nor the person exercising the functions of the Chairman is present, the members present shall elect one of their members, other than the Director General, to preside at the meeting.