Part 6 National Native Title Tribunal Division 2 Membership of the National Native Title Tribunal Section 116 Non-presidential members (3) The Commonwealth Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as a member other than the President or a Deputy President: (a) during a vacancy in the office of a member other than the President or a Deputy President (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when a member other than the President or a Deputy President: (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office. Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. Qualifications (4) A person must not be appointed to act in an office under this section unless the person may be appointed to that office under section 110. Terms and conditions (5) A person (other than a Judge or an assessor) appointed to act in an office under this section is to act on such terms and conditions as the Minister determines in writing. 116 Oath or affirmation of office Member to take oath or affirmation (1) A person who is appointed or re-appointed as a member must take an oath or affirmation in the following form: “I, ....................................., do swear that I will well and truly serve in the office of (insert name of office) and that I will do right to all manner of people according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill will, So Help Me God!” 306 Compilation No. 47 Native Title Act 1993 Compilation date: 25/09/2021 Authorised Version C2021C00450 registered 22/10/2021 Registered: 22/10/2021