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In forceAppointment of sheriffs and officers
5 Appointment of sheriffs and officers
(1)
The Attorney-General may appoint:
(a)
a person to be the sheriff; and
(b) such persons to be deputy sheriffs, bailiffs and other officers of the sheriff as the Attorney-General thinks necessary to assist the sheriff.
(2) A person appointed under subsection (1) holds office during the pleasure of the Attorney-General.
(2A) The Chief Justice may appoint a person to be the acting sheriff and a person so appointed:
(a)
has the same powers and functions as the sheriff; and
(b)
holds office during the pleasure of the Chief Justice.
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