Major Events Act 2023

A responsible authority for a major event may, by instrument in writing, appoint a person as an authorised officer for the major event.

An appointment has effect for —

the period specified in the instrument of appointment; or

if no period is specified, the major event period.

A responsible authority may appoint a person as an authorised officer only if —

the person is eligible for appointment as an authorised officer under section 74; and

the responsible authority is reasonably satisfied that the person is a suitable person to be appointed as an authorised officer and to perform the functions of an authorised officer, having regard to the following —

the person’s experience, expertise, training or qualifications;

any requirements specified in the regulations.

A person’s appointment as an authorised officer ceases to have effect in the following circumstances —

the responsible authority revokes the appointment;

the person resigns as an authorised officer;

the person ceases to be eligible for appointment as an authorised officer under section 74;

the period of appointment of the person as an authorised officer ends;

the major event period ends.