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SHERIFF ACT - SECT 5

Appointment of sheriffs and officers

    (1)     The Attorney-General may appoint:

        (a)     a person to be the sheriff; and

        (b)     such persons to be deputy sheriffs, bailiffs and other officers of the sheriff as the Attorney-General thinks necessary to assist the sheriff.

    (2)     A person appointed under subsection (1) holds office during the pleasure of the Attorney-General.

    (2A)     The Chief Justice may appoint a person to be the acting sheriff and a person so appointed:

        (a)     has the same powers and functions as the sheriff; and

        (b)     holds office during the pleasure of the Chief Justice.


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