479Functions of authorised officers

479 Functions of authorised officers (1) An authorised officer has the following functions under this Law— (a) to monitor, investigate and enforce compliance with this Law; (b) to monitor or investigate whether an occasion has arisen for the exercise of powers under this Law; (c) to facilitate the exercise of powers under this Law. (2) Also, an authorised officer who is not a police officer has the function under this Law to provide advice, information and education to persons with duties or obligations under this Law about compliance with the duties or obligations. Division 2 Appointment 480 Application of Div 2 481 Appointment and qualifications (1) The Regulator may, by instrument, appoint any of the following individuals as an authorised officer for the purposes of this Law— (a) an individual who is— (i) a member of the staff of the Regulator; or

Appointment Division 2 (ii) a person whose services are being used under an arrangement under section 685; or (iii) a consultant or contractor engaged by the Regulator under section 686; (b) an employee of the State; (c) an employee of a local government authority; (d) an individual of a class prescribed by the national regulations. (2) However, the Regulator may appoint a person as an authorised officer only if the Regulator is satisfied the person is qualified for appointment because the person has the necessary expertise or experience.