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24.—(1) During any period when the office of Governor is vacant or the holder of it is absent from the Falkland Islands or is for any reason unable to perform the functions of that office those functions shall, during Her Majesty’s pleasure, be assumed and performed by such person as Her Majesty may designate in that behalf by instructions given through a Secretary of State.
(2) Before assuming the functions of the office of Governor, the person designated shall make the oaths directed by section 23(3) to be made by the Governor.
(3) The person designated shall not continue to act in the office of Governor after the Governor has notified that person that he or she is about to assume or resume the functions of that office.
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