| (1) |
The Chief Commissioner is the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, is responsible for the general administration of the Commission, and must— |
| (a) |
perform the functions that are conferred on the Chief Commissioner by or in terms of this Act; |
| (b) |
manage and direct the activities of the Commission; and |
| (c) |
supervise the staff of the Commission. |
| (2) |
The Deputy Chief Commissioner— |
| (a) |
may perform any functions of the Chief Commissioner as assigned by the Chief Commissioner; and |
| (b) |
must perform the functions of the Chief Commissioner whenever the— |
| (i) |
Chief Commissioner is unable for any reason to perform the functions of the Chief Commissioner; or |
| (ii) |
office of Chief Commissioner is vacant. |
| (3) |
The Chief Commissioner may assign another member of the Commission to perform any functions of the Chief Commissioner when the Chief Commissioner or the Deputy Chief Commissioner is unable to perform those functions. |
[Date of commencement of section 13: 21 February 2003]
Older Persons Act, 2006
