Section 114 — Senior Courts Act 2016: Appointment of acting Associate Judges

114 Appointment of acting Associate Judges (1) The Governor-General may, on the advice of the Attorney-General, appoint 1 or more acting Associate Judges. (2) A person is eligible for appointment under subsection (1) if the person— (a) is eligible under section 94 to be appointed an Associate Judge and is under the age of 75 years; or (b) is a District Court Judge; or (c) has retired or resigned from office as a District Court Judge. (3) An appointment under subsection (1) may be made because of the illness or absence of any Associate Judge, or for any other temporary purpose. (4) During the term of his or her appointment, an acting Associate Judge may only act to the extent authorised by the Chief High Court Judge. (5) An acting Associate Judge may be authorised by the Chief High Court Judge to— (a) act during 1 or more specified periods; and (b) act in 1 or more specified places. Compare: 1908 No 89 s 26H(1)