New South Wales Consolidated Acts

CHILDREN (DETENTION CENTRES) ACT 1987 - SECT 14

14 Functions of the Director-General

(1) The Director-General shall ensure that adequate arrangements exist:

(a) to maintain the physical, psychological and emotional well-being of detainees,

(b) to promote the social, cultural and educational development of detainees,

(c) to maintain discipline and good order among detainees, and

(d) to facilitate the proper control and management of detention centres.

(2) In exercising any function under this section in relation to a detainee who is a forensic patient within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1990 , the Director-General must consult with, and have regard to the recommendations of, the Director-General of the Department of Health.