Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Children's Services Act 1996 - SECT 35

Authorisation of officers

35. Authorisation of officers



(1) The Secretary, by instrument, may authorise any person employed under Part
3 of the Public Administration Act 2004 to be an authorised officer for the
purposes of this Act.



(2) The Secretary may determine the terms and conditions of authorisation of
officers.

(3) The Secretary, by instrument, may revoke the authorisation of an officer
at any time.

(4) The Secretary must issue an identity card to each authorised officer.

(5) The identity card issued to an officer must-

   (a)  contain a photograph of the officer; and

   (b)  contain the signature of the officer; and

   (c)  be signed by the Secretary; and

   (d)  state that the officer is authorised to exercise powers under this
        Act.

(6) An authorised officer must-

   (a)  carry the identity card whenever the officer is exercising his or her
        functions under this Act; and

   (b)  show the identity card upon being requested to do so.

Penalty applying to this subsection: 10 penalty units.