The General Clauses Act
15Power to appoint to include power to appoint ex officio
Where, by any 1[Central Act] or Regulation, a power to appoint any person to fill any office or execute any function is conferred, then, unless it is otherwise expressly provided, any such appointment, if it is made after the commencement of this Act, may be made either by name or by virtue of office.
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1. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "Act of the Governor General in Council"