Northern Territory Numbered Acts

CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 44

    (1)     The CEO may enter into an arrangement for:

    (a)     the provision of child-related services; and

    (b)     research and development to be carried out for child-related services; and

    (c)     the funding (in whole or part) of the services or the research and development.

    (2)     However, the CEO must not do so unless the CEO is satisfied:

    (a)     if the arrangement relates to the provision of children's services – the services are provided in accordance with Chapter 4; and

    (b)     the arrangement:

        (i)     is consistent with the underlying principles of this Act; and

        (ii)     furthers the objects of this Act.

    (3)     This section does not limit section 42 .