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Corrections Act 1986

25Secretary may nominate person to act as Governor

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25 Secretary may nominate person to act as Governor S. 25(1) amended by No. 45/1996 s. 17(Sch. 1 item 20). (1) If the Governor of a prison is absent from the prison or the position of Governor is vacant the Secretary may nominate a prison officer to act as Governor of the prison while the Governor is absent or the position of the Governor is vacant. (2) A prison officer nominated to act as Governor has the functions powers and duties of the Governor while so acting.

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