140Appointment of authorised officers

#### 140 Appointment of authorised officers (1) The Integrity Commissioner may, in writing, authorise a person to be an authorised officer for the purposes of this Part. (2) The person must be: (a) a staff member of ACLEI: (i) who the Integrity Commissioner considers has suitable qualifications or experience; or (ii) who is also a member of the Australian Federal Police; or (iii) who is also a member of the police force of a State or Territory; or (b) a member of the Australian Federal Police. (3) The Integrity Commissioner may authorise a person referred to in subparagraph (2)(a)(ii) or paragraph (2)(b) only if the Commissioner of the AFP agrees to the appointment. (4) The Integrity Commissioner may authorise a person referred to in subparagraph (2)(a)(iii) only if the head (however described) of the police force of the State or Territory concerned agrees to the appointment. (5) In exercising powers as an authorised officer, an authorised officer must comply with any directions given by the Integrity Commissioner. (6) If the Integrity Commissioner gives a direction under subsection (5) in writing, the direction is not a legislative instrument.