(1)  The Minister may appoint to be the Deputy Chairperson of the Tribunal a magistrate recommended by the Chief Magistrate.

(2)  Clauses 2 and 3 of Schedule 1 have effect in relation to the Deputy Chairperson.

(3)  Subject to this Act, the Deputy Chairperson is to act as the Chairperson –

(a) whenever the Chairperson is absent from duty or from Tasmania or is unable to act as the Chairperson; and

(b) during a vacancy in the office of the Chairperson.

(4)  Subject to this Act, the Deputy Chairperson is to act as the Chairperson for particular proceedings, when directed to do so by the Chairperson.