351   Temporary appointments

(1)  If a position (including a senior staff position) within the organisation structure of the council is vacant or the holder of such a position is suspended from duty, sick or absent:

(a)  the council, in the case of the general manager’s position, or

(b)  the general manager, in the case of any other position,

      may appoint a person to the position temporarily.

(2)  A person who is appointed to a position temporarily may not continue in that position:

(a)  if the holder of the position is on parental leave—for a period of more than 24 months, or

(b)  in any other case—for a period of more than 12 months.