481Appointment and qualifications

481 Appointment and qualifications

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

(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.