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Wildlife Protection (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1982
18Constitution of Designated Authority
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##### 18 Constitution of Designated Authority
(1) The Secretary to the Department is the Designated Authority until:
(a) an appointment is made under subsection (2); or
(b) the Secretary resigns the office of Designated Authority under subsection (5).
(2) Subject to subsection (1), the Designated Authority:
(a) shall be a person appointed by the Minister;
(b) shall be appointed on a part‑time basis;
(c) holds office at the pleasure of the Minister; and
(d) may be a person who is engaged under the Public Service Act 1999.
(3) A person shall not be appointed to be the Designated Authority unless the person has such qualifications and experience in connection with the conservation or management of wild animals and wild plants as, in the opinion of the Minister, render the person suitable for the appointment.
(4) The Designated Authority holds office on such terms and conditions (if any) in respect of matters not provided for by this Act as are determined by the Minister.
(5) The Designated Authority may resign his or her office by writing signed by the Designated Authority and delivered to the Minister.