36Notice to entity regulator to investigate

36 Notice to entity regulator to investigate

(1)  If –

(a) the head of a relevant entity  notifies the Regulator in accordance with section 35(2) ; and

(b) the Regulator has gained the agreement of the entity regulator of the relevant entity to investigate a reportable allegation or reportable conviction in respect of a worker of the relevant entity –

the Regulator may, by written notice given to the entity regulator of the relevant entity, require the entity regulator to investigate the reportable allegation or reportable conviction in respect of a worker of the relevant entity.

(2)  A notice given to an entity regulator under subsection (1) must specify the following:

(a) the reportable allegation or reportable conviction in relation to which the investigation is to take place;

(b) any powers of the Regulator that the Regulator intends to delegate to the entity regulator under section 10(2) ;

(c) the maximum penalty for failing to comply with the notice;

(d) the process for seeking an internal review of the decision to issue the notice;

(e) any other prescribed matter.

(3)  The Regulator may, by further written notice given to the entity regulator, and at any time, vary or revoke a notice given to the entity regulator under subsection (1) .