The Goa Health Services Development Act, 2008State Act of Goa · Act 13 of 2009
(1) If the Director of the Corporation is by reason of illness or otherwise rendered temporarily incapable of carrying out his duties, or is granted leave of absence by the Government, or is otherwise unable to attend his duties in circumstances not involving the cessation of his Directorship, the Government may appoint another person to act for him and carry out his duties and functions by or under this Act. Such person shall vacate office on the date when the Director for whom he is acting resumes his duties.
(2) In the absence of Chairman, the Directors present shall choose the Presiding Officer to preside over the meeting.