(1) Where the Chairperson or any member of the Appeals Tribunal —
(a) is unable to perform the functions of the office of Chairperson or member of the Appeals Tribunal;
(b) is absent;
(c) dies;
(d) resigns or the appointment is revoked,
Cabinet may appoint another person to act temporarily in place of the Chairperson or that member.
(2) A person appointed pursuant to subsection (1) shall be appointed in a manner that complies with the requirements in section 49 for the constitution of the Appeals Tribunal and holds office —
(a) in the case of the absence or inability of the Chairperson or member to perform his or her functions, only for the portion of the term of the absence or inability;
(b) in the case of the death, resignation or revocation of appointment of the Chairperson or member, the unexpired portion of the term of the former member.