5
In forceAppointment of Competent Authorities
Part 2Administration
5 Appointment of Competent Authorities
(1)
The
Minister may, by notice in the Gazette—
(a)
appoint a person, officer or authority as a Competent Authority under this
Act;
(b)
revoke an earlier appointment under this section.
(2)
The appointment of an officer as a Competent Authority extends to a person who may be acting in the position of that officer while the officer is absent from the duties of office.
(3)
A
Competent Authority has all the powers of an authorised officer under this Act.
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