20.—(1) If the chair of a Regional Flood and Coastal Committee resigns, is removed from office or is unable to act, the Minister may appoint another person to act in place of the chair if the person—
(a)satisfies the eligibility criteria; and
(b)in the opinion of the Minister, is suitably qualified to hold office as chair.
(2) An appointment under paragraph (1) may be for a period of up to 6 months.
(3) For the period that a person acts as chair, the person is taken to be the chair.