17ISuspension or cancellation of limited authority

17I Suspension or cancellation of limited authority

[Section 17I Inserted by No. 79 of 2009, s. 8, Applied:01 Jan 2010]

(1)  If a person holds a limited authority and –

(a) the Board considers that there is no longer a need for the limited authority; or

(b) the Board otherwise considers it appropriate to do so –

the Board may suspend or cancel the limited authority without conducting an inquiry.

(2)  In deciding to suspend or cancel a limited authority, the Board must comply with the rules of natural justice.

(3)  On deciding to suspend or cancel a limited authority, the Board is to give notice, in writing, of that decision to –

(a) the holder of the limited authority; and

(b) that person's employer if that person is employed to teach.

(4)  A suspension or cancellation of a limited authority takes effect on written notice of it being served on the holder of the limited authority or a later day specified in the notice.