34D

Appointment of Special Constables

In force

(1)

During the period of operation of a declaration, Special

Constables may be appointed under section 29 orally or in writing.

(2)

If Special Constables are appointed during the period of operation of a declaration, the Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of that period:

(a)

forward written confirmation of the appointments to the Minister, specifying, in relation to each Special Constable:

(i)

the person's name; and

(ii)

the police force to which the person is permanently appointed and the rank held in that police force; and

(b)

forward written confirmation to each Special Constable of the person's appointment, specifying the period of appointment.

(3)

Subsection (2) applies whether a Special Constable is appointed individually or by reference to a work location, operational unit, work group or other designation.

(4)

A failure to comply with subsection (2) does not invalidate the appointment of a Special Constable.

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