Regulator—appointment

Current

(1)

The director-general must appoint a public servant as the regulator.

Note 1

For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.

Note 2

In particular, a person may be appointed for a particular provision of a law (see Legislation Act, s 7 (3)) and an appointment may be made by naming a person or nominating the occupant of a position (see Legislation Act, s 207).

(2)

However, the director-general may appoint a person as the regulator only if satisfied the person has suitable qualifications and experience to exercise the functions of regulator.

(3)

An appointment is a notifiable instrument.

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