Wagering Act 1998
sec.229Appointment and qualifications
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sec.229 Appointment and qualifications
The chief executive may appoint a person as an inspector. However, a person may be appointed as an inspector only if— the person is— a public service officer or employee; or a member of a class of persons prescribed under a regulation; and the chief executive is satisfied the person is qualified for the appointment because— the person has the necessary expertise or experience; or the chief executive considers the person has the ability to quickly acquire the necessary expertise; and the chief executive is satisfied the person is a suitable person to be an inspector, having regard to— the person’s character; and the person’s current financial position and financial background; and any other matter the chief executive considers relevant to the person’s suitability to be an inspector. s 229 sub 2005 No. 12 s 83 amd 2008 No. 2 s 78 (sec.229-ssec.1) The chief executive may appoint a person as an inspector. (sec.229-ssec.2) However, a person may be appointed as an inspector only if— the person is— a public service officer or employee; or a member of a class of persons prescribed under a regulation; and the chief executive is satisfied the person is qualified for the appointment because— the person has the necessary expertise or experience; or the chief executive considers the person has the ability to quickly acquire the necessary expertise; and the chief executive is satisfied the person is a suitable person to be an inspector, having regard to— the person’s character; and the person’s current financial position and financial background; and any other matter the chief executive considers relevant to the person’s suitability to be an inspector.
- (a) the person is— (i) a public service officer or employee; or (ii) a member of a class of persons prescribed under a regulation; and
- (i) a public service officer or employee; or
- (ii) a member of a class of persons prescribed under a regulation; and
- (b) the chief executive is satisfied the person is qualified for the appointment because— (i) the person has the necessary expertise or experience; or (ii) the chief executive considers the person has the ability to quickly acquire the necessary expertise; and
- (i) the person has the necessary expertise or experience; or
- (ii) the chief executive considers the person has the ability to quickly acquire the necessary expertise; and
- (c) the chief executive is satisfied the person is a suitable person to be an inspector, having regard to— (i) the person’s character; and (ii) the person’s current financial position and financial background; and (iii) any other matter the chief executive considers relevant to the person’s suitability to be an inspector.
- (i) the person’s character; and