Paragraph 9 Interim chief executiveI1

The Minister may appoint a person (an “interim chief executive”) to be the PSFA’s chief executive until the appointment of a chief executive by the chair under paragraph 8(1) first takes effect.

An interim chief executive may incur expenditure and do other things in the name and on behalf of the PSFA until the PSFA is first constituted in accordance with paragraph 6(1).

In exercising the power in sub-paragraph (2), an interim chief executive must act in accordance with any directions given by the Minister.

Paragraphs 8, 11 and 13 do not apply to an interim chief executive.