If upon the expiration of the maximum term for serving in an acting capacity, a nominee to an approved position has not been confirmed, any person appointed to a deputy position, if such exists, may assume the position in an acting capacity for the maximum term provided by this chapter, pending completion of the confirmation process. SOURCE: Added as § 2103h by P.L. 22-108:9 (Apr. 1, 1994), renumbered pursuant to 1 GCA § 1606.