Mental Health Act 2016
sec.557Appointment conditions and limit on powers
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sec.557 Appointment conditions and limit on powers
An inspector holds office on any conditions stated in— the inspector’s instrument of appointment; or a signed notice given to the inspector; or a regulation. The instrument of appointment, a signed notice given to the inspector or a regulation may limit the inspector’s powers. In this section— signed notice means a notice signed by the chief psychiatrist. (sec.557-ssec.1) An inspector holds office on any conditions stated in— the inspector’s instrument of appointment; or a signed notice given to the inspector; or a regulation. (sec.557-ssec.2) The instrument of appointment, a signed notice given to the inspector or a regulation may limit the inspector’s powers. (sec.557-ssec.3) In this section— signed notice means a notice signed by the chief psychiatrist.
- (a) the inspector’s instrument of appointment; or
- (b) a signed notice given to the inspector; or
- (c) a regulation.