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100 Temporary transfer
(1) The head of service may temporarily transfer an officer from an
administrative unit to exercise the whole, or part, of the functions of
another office in the unit if—
(a) the head of service consults the director-general of the unit; and
(b) the prescribed requirements are met.
(2) A temporary transfer, other than a transfer requiring notification
under section 101 (2), takes effect on—
(a) the day written notice is given; or
(b) if a later day is stated in the written notice of the transfer—on
that later day.
(3) Written notice of a temporary transfer must be expressed to continue
in force until—
(a) the end of a stated day; or
(b) occurrence of a stated event.
(4) Written notice of the temporary transfer must not be expressed to
operate—
(a) indefinitely; or
(b) until a notice terminating the transfer is given.
(5) The head of service may, in writing—
(a) revoke the temporary transfer at any time; or
(b) vary the temporary transfer at any time.
(6) The head of service may temporarily transfer an officer from an
administrative unit to exercise the whole, or part, of the functions of
an office in another unit if the prescribed requirements are met.