Div 5Miscellaneous

Division 5—Miscellaneous 43—Referral of matter etc does not limit performance of functions The Commission may perform functions or exercise powers in respect of a particular matter despite the referral of the matter for prosecution or investigation and prosecution, the institution of any proceedings before a judicial body or the charging of a person with an offence (but in such a case the Commission must endeavour to avoid, as far as practicable, prejudice to any person affected by the referral or proceedings or who is charged with the offence). 44—Public authority to assist with compliance by public officers (1) A public authority must assist the public officers for whom it is responsible to comply with requirements and directions issued under this Act and, in particular, regard compliance as an official duty that may be performed during normal working hours. (2) If a public officer attends at a place in accordance with a direction, or as reasonably required by a direction, issued under this Act, the officer— (a) will be taken not to be absent from work for the period for which the officer's attendance is required; and (b) will, if attendance necessitates the absence of the officer from the officer's usual place of employment, be entitled to be reimbursed from the funds of the public authority responsible for the officer for expenses in respect of travel, accommodation and meals in accordance with rates determined by the Commission.