23D.—(1) In the event of—

(a) the illness or absence of a Head of Function,

(b) the suspension from office of the holder of such an office, or

(c) a vacancy in such an office,

the Governor, with the consent of the other members of the Commission, may appoint a member of the Commission or an officer or employee of the Bank to act in the relevant office.

(2) A person acting as a Head of Function has, while acting in that office, all the responsibilities and powers of that office.

(3) The other members of the Commission may at any time remove from office a person who is acting as a Head of Function.

(4) If a person is to act as a Head of Function for a period of more than 6 months, the appointment does not take effect until the Minister approves it. A person acting as a Head of Function shall not continue to so act for more than 6 months without the consent of the Minister.

(5) A person acting as a Head of Function is entitled to be paid such remuneration (including travelling and subsistence allowances) as the Commission determines from time to time.]