63. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Minister may appoint such other member of staff of the MARA to perform the functions of the chief executive officer during—

(a) any suspension from office of the chief executive officer, or

(b) any vacancy in the office of chief executive officer (including any such vacancy occurring before the appointment of the first chief executive officer).

(2) The Minister may at any time terminate an appointment under this section.