Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006

Vacancies.

12.— (1) Subject to section 16 (2), the Authority may act notwithstanding any vacancy or vacancies in its membership.

(2) If a member of the Authority dies, resigns, ceases to hold office or is removed from office, the Minister may appoint a person to be a member of the Authority to fill the vacancy.

(3) A person so appointed holds office for the remainder of the term of office of the member whom he or she replaces and is eligible for reappointment for one further term.

(4) Where a vacancy occurs, the Minister shall take steps to fill it as soon as practicable.