PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE ACT 2008 (NO 38 OF 2008) - SECT 18 Request for relocation

PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE ACT 2008 (NO 38 OF 2008) - SECT 18

    (1)     A public officer may request relocation because of an act of reprisal, or an apprehended act of reprisal, against the officer.

    (2)     The request must be made to the responsible chief executive.

    (3)     The responsible chief executive may direct the public officer be relocated, within the same or another public body, if satisfied there are reasonable grounds for the request.

    (4)     The public officer must not be relocated without the agreement of:

    (a)     the public officer; and

    (b)     if the relocation is to another public body – the responsible chief executive for the body.