(1) At the first meeting of the Commission, the members of the Commission shall elect a Deputy Chairperson from among its membership.
(2) The Deputy Chairperson shall act as Chairperson of the Commission —
(a) during a vacancy in the office of Chairperson; or
(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.