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27 Sentence management panels
(1) There are to be one or more sentence management panels.
(2) The functions of a sentence management panel are—
(a) to determine the classification of prisoners; and
(b) to develop a sentence plan for each prisoner; and
(c) to determine or vary the placement of each prisoner.
(3) A sentence management panel consists of members appointed by the Secretary.
(4) A member of a sentence management panel holds office on the terms and conditions determined by the Secretary.
(5) In carrying out its functions, a sentence management panel must—
(a) meet with such frequency as is necessary; and
(b) establish its own procedures for the operation of the sentence management panel; and
(c) establish and maintain the records.
(6) The Secretary may at any time—
(a) carry out any of the functions of a sentence management panel; or
(b) vary a decision made by a sentence management panel in relation to a prisoner's classification; or
(c) vary any of the procedures for the operation of a sentence management panel.