19Appointment of inspectors

19 Appointment of inspectors

(1) The Secretary may, in writing, appoint a person as an inspector for the purposes of this Act. (2) The Secretary must not appoint a person as an inspector unless the Secretary is satisfied that the person has suitable training or experience to properly exercise the powers of an inspector. (3) An inspector holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 2 years. (4) An inspector must, in exercising powers as such, comply with any directions of the Secretary. (5) If a direction is given under subsection (4) in writing, the direction is not a legislative instrument.