Authorised officers
58 Authorised officers
The
Minister may appoint a person to be an authorised officer for the purposes of this Act.
A council may appoint as an authorised officer a specified officer or employee of the council, or an officer or employee of the council of a specified class.
An appointment under this section may be made subject to conditions limiting the period during which, the area within which or the purposes for which the appointee may exercise the powers of an authorised officer.
An authorised officer (other than a police officer) must be issued an identity card—
containing a photograph of the authorised officer; and
stating any conditions of appointment limiting the authorised officer's appointment.
An authorised officer (other than a police officer) must produce the identity card for inspection before exercising the powers of an authorised officer under this Act in relation to any person.
The
Minister may, at any time, revoke an appointment made by the
Minister under this section, or vary or revoke a condition of such an appointment or impose a further such condition.
A council may, at any time, revoke an appointment made by the council under this section, or vary or revoke a condition of such an appointment or impose a further such condition.
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