46Temporary placement arrangement

46 Temporary placement arrangement (1) The CEO may arrange for the temporary placement of a child who is residing with the parents of the child. (2) The arrangement is for the child: (a) to be taken into the CEO's care for a period not exceeding 2 months specified by the CEO; and Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 30 (b) to be placed under a placement arrangement subject to the conditions specified by the CEO. (3) The CEO may enter into the arrangement only if: (a) having regard to the wishes of the child, the CEO reasonably believes the arrangement will safeguard the wellbeing of the (b) the parents agree to enter into the arrangement; and (c) if the child is at least 15 years of age – the child has consented to the arrangement. (4) The CEO has daily care and control of the child while the arrangement is in force. (5) The arrangement may be extended for further periods. (6) However: (a) each extended period must not exceed 2 months; and (b) in any case – the arrangement must cease to be in force 6 months after it was made. (7) The CEO may require the parents to make contributions towards the maintenance of the child while the arrangement is in force. (8) One or both of the parents may, at any time: (a) terminate the arrangement; and (b) request the CEO to return the child to them. (9) Subject to the operation of any other provisions in this Act and any other law of the Territory, the CEO must comply with the request within 48 hours after receiving the request. (10) This section does not limit section 42. Note Unlike a placement arrangement resulting from other circumstances, the arrangement under this section is basically voluntary in nature.