Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009
197Appointment of authorised officers
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197 Appointment of authorised officers
(1) The Project Minister, after consultation with the project authority, may appoint a person to be an authorised officer if—
(a) the person is an employee of the Crown or a public sector body; and
(b) the project authority considers that the person has the necessary competence, training or expertise to perform or exercise a function or power under this Division.
(2) An appointment under subsection (1)—
(a) must be in writing; and
(b) must specify the terms and conditions on which the person is appointed; and
(c) must specify the restricted access area, or a part of the restricted access area, in which the person may exercise powers, functions or duties as an authorised officer.