Chairperson may appoint acting presiding officer

1 The Chairperson may appoint an acting presiding officer if the presiding officer appointed under clause 5(1)(a) for the purposes of the particular claim or other matter under section 5(1) is temporarily unable to be present for the whole or part of a sitting because of— a his or her illness; or b unforeseen circumstances that prevent his or her attendance. 2 Only a member of the Tribunal who is a barrister or solicitor of the High Court of at least 7 years' standing is qualified for appointment under subclause (1). 3 In making an appointment under this clause, the Chairperson must fix and state the period for which the acting presiding officer is appointed. Schedule 2 clause 5AD : inserted , on 10 April 2003 , by section 4 of the Treaty of Waitangi Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 13).