(1) The Minister may appoint a person to act temporarily in place of a member of the Board who —
(a) has been granted a leave of absence under section 17;
(b) is absent from Saint Lucia; or
(c) is unable to perform the functions of his or her office.
(2) A person appointed under subsection (1) shall act —
(a) for the duration of the absence or inability of the member of the Board; or
(b) until another person is appointed in accordance with section 9.