Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2005 · Updated to 1 Nov 2021 · Part II · The National Authority
12. Temporary Chairman
Feedback & supportThe Minister may appoint any member of the National
Minister
“Minister”, unless otherwise expressly stated, means the Minister charged with the responsibility for foreign affairs;
Authority to act as temporary Chairman during any period when—
Chairman
“Chairman” means the Chairman of the National Authority as specified under paragraph 6(2)(a);
the Chairman is unable for any reason to perform his duties and functions or exercise his powers under this Act; or
the office of Chairman is vacant.
Any member appointed to act as temporary Chairman during any period under this section may accordingly perform the duties and functions and exercise the powers of the Chairman during such period.
member
“member” means any member of the National Authority appointed under subsection 6(2);