CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 47 Suitable entities

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 47

(1)     The chief executive may—

        (a)     appoint, engage, employ or authorise an entity (whether for payment or as a volunteer) to provide services for a child or young person under this Act only if the chief executive is satisfied that the entity is a suitable entity to provide the services; or

        (b)     allow an entity access to information about a child or young person acquired under the Act only if the chief executive is satisfied that the entity is a suitable entity to have access to the information.

(2)     In deciding whether the entity is a suitable entity, the chief executive may take into account such of the following as are relevant:

        (a)     whether the entity has been found guilty of an offence—

              (i)     relating to the provision of services for children or young people; or

              (ii)     involving dishonesty, fraud or possession of, or trafficking in, a drug of dependence; or

              (iii)     against or involving a child or young person;

        (b)     whether the entity has been involved in proven noncompliance with a legal obligation relating to the provision of services for children or young people;

        (c)     whether the entity has a sound financial reputation and stable financial background;

        (d)     whether the entity has a good reputation;

        (e)     whether the entity has proven experience or demonstrated capacity in providing services to children or young people;

        (f)     any other consideration relevant to the entity's ability to provide high quality services for children or young people.