Queensland Consolidated Acts

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (CATS AND DOGS) ACT 2008 - SECT 104

104 Appointment and qualifications

(1) The chief executive may appoint any of the following persons as an authorised person to investigate, monitor and enforce compliance with this Act—

(a) a public service employee;

(b) a person prescribed under a regulation.

(2) The chief executive officer of a local government may appoint any of the following persons as an authorised person to investigate, monitor and enforce compliance with this Act—

(a) an employee of the local government;

(b) a person prescribed under a regulation.

(3) However, the chief executive or chief executive officer (each the
"designated officer" ) may appoint a person as an authorised person only if the designated officer is satisfied the person is qualified for appointment because the person has the necessary expertise or experience.