Section 10

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.

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.

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.

Directions by Minister