17Powers and functions of CEO

17 Powers and functions of CEO (1) The functions of the CEO, in addition to the functions specified by or under this Act, are: (a) to oversee the operations of this Act; and (b) to ensure that people receiving treatment from the Agency are treated and cared for in accordance with this Act. (2) The CEO has power to do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with or incidental to the performance of his or her functions. (3) The CEO may, by written notice to a person, direct that a practice under, or interpretation of, this Act be observed or carried out.

Mental Health and Related Services Act 1998 19 (3A) However, the CEO must not give directions under subsection (3) to any of the following: (a) a community visitor; (b) the principal community visitor; (c) a member of: (i) a community visitors panel; or (ii) a special community visitors panel; or (iii) the Tribunal. (4) A person given a direction under subsection (3) must not engage in conduct that results in a contravention of the direction. Maximum penalty for subsection (4): 40 penalty units.