Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Corrections Act 1986 - SECT 25

Secretary may nominate person to act as Governor

25. Secretary may nominate person to act as Governor



(1) If the Governor of a prison is absent from the prison or the position of
Governor is vacant the Secretary may nominate a prison officer to act as
Governor of the prison while the Governor is absent or the position of the
Governor is vacant.

(2) A prison officer nominated to act as Governor has the functions powers and
duties of the Governor while so acting.