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Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004)

Chapter 4: Administration of Auditor-General

Part 1: Deputy Auditor-General

33. Acting Deputy Auditor-General

 

(1) Whenever the Deputy Auditor-General is for any reason absent or unable to exercise the responsibilities, duties and powers of office, or whenever there is a vacancy in the office of Deputy Auditor-General, the Auditor-General must appoint another staff member as acting Deputy Auditor-General for a period not exceeding six months.

 

(2) Whilst acting as Deputy Auditor-General, such staff member—
(a) has the responsibilities, duties and powers of the Deputy Auditor-General; and
(b) is employed subject to such terms and conditions of employment as the Auditor-General may determine.