15BPolice report for determination of fit and proper person

15B Police report for determination of fit and proper person

[Section 15B Inserted by No. 67 of 2005, s. 8, Applied:15 Dec 2005]

(1)  In this section –

investigation means an investigation by the Secretary to determine –

(a) whether an applicant for a licence should be granted that licence; or

(b) whether a holder of a licence is a fit and proper person to continue to hold that licence; or

(c) whether a person nominated by an applicant for a licence or a holder of a licence, either in an application for a licence or by notice provided to the Secretary, for a position of responsible person, person-in-charge, child carer or ancillary staff is a fit and proper person to hold or to continue to hold that position.

(2)  In an investigation, the Secretary may require one or more of the following persons to authorise the Secretary to obtain a report from the Commissioner of Police in respect of convictions and proceedings taken against the person:

(a) the applicant for the licence or holder of the licence;

(b) if that applicant or holder is –

(i) an incorporated or unincorporated body; or

(ii) any servant or agent of any such body –

each director and other person concerned in the management of that body;

(c) any responsible person;

(d) any person-in-charge, child carer or ancillary staff;

(e) any spouse or other close relative of a person referred to in paragraph (a) , (b) , (c) , (d) or (f) who might have contact with children who are being, or would be, provided with the child care service under the licence;

(f) any other person who the Secretary considers may have frequent or extended contact with children who are being, or would be, provided with the child care service under the licence.