Northern Territory Numbered Acts

CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 231

    (1)     The CEO:

    (a)     must grant the licence if the CEO is of the opinion:

        (i)     the applicant is a fit and proper person to provide the services; and

        (ii)     the proposed premises and facilities for the services are adequate and appropriate; and

        (iii)     the applicant will provide the services consistent with the objects of this Act; and

        (iv)     the applicant satisfies any other requirements prescribed by regulation; or

    (b)     otherwise – refuse the application.

    (2)     For subsection (1), the CEO must have regard to:

    (a)     any report prepared for the Department about the application; and

    (b)     any views expressed by members of any local communities or organisations that may be affected by the application.

    (3)     The CEO must specify in the licence the children's services that may be provided under the licence.

    (4)     The licence is not transferable.