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