This is the original version (as it was originally enacted).
4(1)The Commissioner must appoint a deputy Commissioner.
(2)The deputy Commissioner is a member of the Commissioner’s staff.
(3)The deputy Commissioner may discharge the functions of the Commissioner during a vacancy in the office of Commissioner or at any time when the Commissioner is for any reason unable to act.
(4)At any time when the deputy Commissioner has power to act under sub-paragraph (3), any property or rights vested in the Commissioner may be dealt with by the deputy Commissioner as if vested in him.
(5)The Commissioner may appoint such other staff as he thinks necessary for assisting him in the discharge of his functions.
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