(1) Where the office of the Special Prosecutor is vacant under section 11 or if the Special Prosecutor is unable to exercise his or her functions, the Judicial and Legal Services Commission may, after consultation with the Attorney General, appoint an attorney-at-law as the Acting Special Prosecutor.
(2) An attorney-at-law appointed as the Acting Special Prosecutor ceases to act —
(a) when the Special Prosecutor assumes office;
(b) when the Special Prosecutor resumes his or her duties;
(c) at the time specified by the terms of his or her appointment; or
(d) if the Acting Special Prosecutor resigns under section 10 or is removed under section 13.
(3) The Ministry responsible for the public service shall, on the advice of the Attorney General, in writing, set the terms and conditions of the employment of the person appointed as Acting Special Prosecutor.
(4) For the avoidance of doubt, the Acting Special Prosecutor is a public officer.