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Australian Federal Police Act 1979
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#### 40E Special members
(1) The Commissioner may, on such terms and conditions as he or she determines in writing, appoint a person as a special member of the Australian Federal Police to assist in the performance of its functions.
> Note: The Commissioner may, under section 35A, authorise special payments to special members.
(2) A person appointed under subsection (1) has, during the continuance of his or her appointment:
(a) any powers and duties that are expressly conferred or imposed on special members under a provision of this Act or of any other Act; and
(b) such of the powers and duties conferred or imposed on members as are specified in his or her instrument of appointment.