Delegation of sheriff's enforcement functions and powers
9 Delegation of sheriff's enforcement functions and powers
Subject to this section, the sheriff, by instrument, may delegate a function or power conferred, or duty imposed, on the sheriff by court and enforcement legislation (other than this power of delegation) or a warrant to—
a deputised person; or
a sheriff's officer or class of sheriff's officer; or
an appropriately trained justice employee or class of appropriately trained justice employees.
An instrument under subsection (1)—
must state the name of the person or describe the class of person to whom the sheriff's functions, powers or duties under court and enforcement legislation or a warrant are delegated; and
must specify the function, power or duty that is being delegated; and
may include a condition or limitation; and
may include an expiry date.
As soon as practicable after making an instrument under subsection (1), the sheriff must notify, in writing, the person or the persons belonging to the class of person to whom that instrument applies.
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