Competition Commission Act 2010 · Updated to 1 Nov 2024 · Part II · Establishment of the Competition Commission
13. Temporary exercise of functions of Chairman
Feedback & supportSubject to subsection (2), the Minister may appoint temporarily any member of the Commission, other than the
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister for the time being charged with the responsibility for matters concerning domestic trade and consumer affairs;
Chief Executive Officer, to act as the Chairman for the period when—
Chief Executive Officer
“Chief Executive Officer” means the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission appointed under section 20;
the office of the Chairman is vacant;
the Chairman is absent from duty or from Malaysia; or
the Chairman is, for any other reason, unable to perform his functions.
In the event that the office of the Chairman is vacant for six consecutive months or more, the Prime Minister shall appoint another person to be the Chairman in accordance with this Act, and upon such appointment, the previous Chairman shall cease to be a member of the Commission.
Chairman
“Chairman” means the Chairman of the Commission appointed under section 5;