Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act

Marginal note:Absence, etc., of Chairperson

• 8 (1) In the event of the absence or incapacity of the Chairperson or if the office of Chairperson is vacant, the Minister may authorize a permanent member to act as Chairperson but no person is authorized to act as Chairperson for a period exceeding 60 days without the approval of the Governor in Council. A permanent member so authorized has and may exercise and perform all the powers, duties and functions of the Chairperson.

• Marginal note:Absence, etc., of other members

  (2) In the event of the absence or incapacity of a temporary member or a permanent member other than the Chairperson, the Governor in Council may appoint a person, on such terms and conditions as the Governor in Council may specify, to act as a substitute member for the time being.