s 8 Temporary exercise of functions of Chairman
(1) Where the Chairman is for any reason unable to perform the functions of the Chairman or during any period of vacancy in the office of the Chairman, the Minister may appoint any member of the Board other than the Director General to perform the functions of the Chairman. (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 Board, the member appointed under paragraph 5(1)(b) shall perform the functions of the Chairman. (3) A member appointed under subsection (1) or (2), as the case may be, shall, during the period in which he is performing the functions of the Chairman under this section be deemed to be the Chairman.