(1) At the first meeting of the Board, the members of the Board shall elect a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson from among its membership.
(2) The Deputy Chairperson shall act as Chairperson of the Board—
(a) during a vacancy in the office of the Chairperson;
(b) during all periods when the Chairperson is absent from duty or, for any other reason, is unable to perform the functions of his or her office.