5AMeaning of “principal officer”

#### 5A Meaning of “principal officer” 5A Meaning of “principal officer” > > (1) In this Act, principal officer, in relation to a registered agency or a designated agency has the same meaning as in the [Children’s Guardian Act 2019](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2019-025). > > > (2), (3) (Repealed) > > > (4) Anything done by, or with the approval of, the principal officer of a designated agency or a registered agency in relation to out-of-home care is, for the purposes of this Act and the regulations, taken to be done by the designated agency or registered agency concerned. > > > (5) Nothing in subsection (4) affects any personal liability of the principal officer. > > **s 5A:** Ins 2015 No 29, Sch 3 \[3\]. Am 2019 No 25, Sch 5.8\[2\].