(1) The Chief Commissioner may, in writing, appoint a member of the staff of the Regulator as an authorised officer for the purposes of this Act.
(2) The Chief Commissioner must not appoint a person as an authorised officer unless the Chief Commissioner is satisfied that the person has suitable qualifications and experience to properly exercise the powers of an authorised officer.
(3) An authorised officer must, in exercising powers as an authorised officer, comply with any directions of the Chief Commissioner.
(4) If a direction is given under subsection (3) in writing, the direction is not a legislative instrument.