(1) The Minister may appoint a person to act as a member of the Trust if—
(a) the office of a member of the Trust becomes vacant under section 9 or 10; or
(b) a member of the Trust is unable to perform their duties because of illness or some other reason.
(2) A person appointed as an acting member—
(a) has the rights, powers and duties of the member for whom that person acts; and
(b) is entitled to receive any remuneration, fees or allowances that are fixed from time to time for that member by the Minister.