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(2) If a member -

(a) is absent, except on leave granted under section 49K, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Committee; or

(b) without reasonable excuse contravenes subsection 49L(1);

the Minister shall terminate the appointment of the member.

Acting members

49P.(1) The Minister may appoint a person to act as a member -

(a) during a vacancy in the office of the member, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or

(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the member is absent from duty or from the Territory or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office;

but a person appointed to act during a vacancy shall not continue so to act for more than 12 months.

(2) Anything done by or in relation to a person purporting to act under subsection (1) is not invalid on the ground that -

(a) the occasion for the appointment had not arisen;

(b) there is a defect or irregularity in connection with the appointment;

(d) the occasion to act had not arisen or had ceased.

Convening meetings

49Q.(1) The Chairperson, or, if he or she is unable to do so, the Deputy Chairperson, shall convene such meetings of the Committee -

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