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s 49

Appointment of inspectors

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Part VIIIEnforcement
Division 1Preliminary

49 Appointment of inspectors

(1)

The CEO may, by instrument in writing, appoint as an inspector a person who is:

(a)

an officer or employee of an authority of the Commonwealth; or

(b)

a person engaged under the Public Service Act 1999; or

(c)

an officer or employee of the Public Service of a State or Territory; or

(d)

a member of the Police Force of a State or Territory.

(2)

The CEO must not appoint an officer or employee of the Public Service of a State or Territory, or a member of the Police Force of a State or Territory, as an inspector unless the appointment is in accordance with an arrangement made by the CEO with a Minister of that State or Territory.

(3)

The CEO must not appoint a person as an inspector unless the CEO is satisfied that the person has suitable qualifications and experience to properly exercise the powers of an inspector.

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