Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024
62Approval by Senior Practitioner for appointment of appointed program officer
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62 Approval by Senior Practitioner for appointment of appointed program officer
(1) A disability services provider who proposes to appoint an appointed program officer must apply to the Senior Practitioner for approval of the proposed appointment.
(2) An application for approval must include –
(a) the name of the proposed appointed program officer; and
(b) the qualifications of the proposed appointed program officer; and
(c) such other information as the Senior Practitioner requires.
(3) The Senior Practitioner may approve, or refuse to approve, the appointment of one or more appointed program officers.
(4) An approval under subsection (3) may be subject to such conditions or limitations as the Senior Practitioner considers appropriate.
(5) The Senior Practitioner must keep a register of the name and qualifications of each appointed program officer appointed under this Part.