Section 14 — Acting Chairperson and members

(1)The Minister may appoint an individual to act temporarily as the Chairperson during any period, or during all periods, when the Chairperson —

(a)is absent from duty or Singapore; or

(b)is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.

(2)The Minister may appoint an individual to act temporarily as a member of the Agency (other than the Chairperson) during any period, or during all periods, when the member —

(a)is absent from duty or Singapore; or

(b)is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.

(3)An individual is ineligible for appointment under this section to act as the Chairperson or a member of the Agency if the individual is disqualified under section 11(2) for appointment as a member.