Memorandum of understanding with police
11 Memorandum of understanding with police
The presiding officers may enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Chief Commissioner of Police relating to the exercise of police functions within the Parliamentary precincts.
Without limiting subsection (1), a memorandum of understanding may—
S. 11(2)(a) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 122.2(a)).
empower police officers or protective services officers to carry out specified functions within the Parliamentary precincts relating to the security of the Parliamentary precincts in addition to any other functions given under this Act, without the specific authorisation or directions of the presiding officers on every occasion;
impose conditions on the exercise of functions which are the subject of a memorandum of understanding;
provide directions as to the manner of the exercise of functions which are the subject of a memorandum of understanding.
S. 11(3) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 122.2(b)).
The functions given to police officers under a memorandum of understanding are in addition to and not in derogation of any power or function a police officer has as an authorised officer or as a police officer.
A memorandum of understanding continues in force—
despite the expiration or dissolution of either House; and
until it is revoked by the presiding officers or the Chief Commissioner of Police, whether during the same or a subsequent session of the Parliament.
A memorandum of understanding may be amended at any time by agreement of the presiding officers and the Chief Commissioner of Police.
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