New Zealand Legislation: Regulations

12 Vacancy may be filled by committee appointing member

• (1) A vacancy resulting from the operation of regulation 9 or regulation 10 may be filled by a committee appointing, for the remainder of the term of office of the vacating member, a person who, in the opinion of the committee,—

  • (a) has the skills, attributes, or knowledge that will assist the work of the committee; and

  • (b) if relevant, will represent the interests of the people affected by the vacancy.

  (2) If a vacancy is not filled within 3 months after the vacancy arises, the NRFO may appoint, for the remainder of the term of office of the vacated member, a person who—

  • (a) has the skills, attributes, or knowledge that will assist the work of the committee; and

  • (b) if relevant, will represent the interests of the people affected by the vacancy.