Police Service Act 2003
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10 Assistant Commissioners
(1) Persons are to be appointed by the Governor as Assistant Commissioners for a period not exceeding 5 years as specified in the instrument of appointment.
(2) An Assistant Commissioner is entitled to the remuneration and allowances, and holds office subject to the terms and conditions, as specified in the instrument of appointment.
(3) An Assistant Commissioner is to –
(a) assist the Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner; and
(b) act as Deputy Commissioner as authorised by the Commissioner during any absence of the Deputy Commissioner or any vacancy in the office of Deputy Commissioner.
(4) Anything done or omitted to be done by an Assistant Commissioner while acting as the Deputy Commissioner is as valid, and has the same consequences, as if it had been done or omitted to be done by the Deputy Commissioner.