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Carrying out of the Commissioner's functions by officers and staffU.K.

6(1)The functions of the Commissioner are to be carried out by the deputy commissioner or deputy commissioners if—U.K.

(a)there is a vacancy in the office of the Commissioner, or

(b)the Commissioner is for any reason unable to act.

(2)When the Commissioner appoints a second or subsequent deputy commissioner, the Commissioner must specify which deputy commissioner is to carry out which of the Commissioner's functions in the circumstances referred to in sub-paragraph (1).

(3)A function of the Commissioner may, to the extent authorised by the Commissioner, be carried out by any of the Commissioner's officers or staff.

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