South Australian Numbered Acts

STATUTES AMENDMENT (POLICE) ACT 2013 (NO 49 OF 2013) - SECT 16

16—Amendment of section 67—Divestment or suspension of powers

Section 67—after subsection (3) insert:

        (4)         If the Commissioner grants leave to a member of SA Police for an extended period, the Commissioner may, by instrument in writing, suspend for the period of the leave all powers and authorities vested in the member by or under this or another Act or any law as a member of SA Police or constable.

        (5)         If the Commissioner grants leave to a member of SA Police on account of physical or mental disability or illness of the member, the Commissioner may, by instrument in writing, suspend all powers and authorities vested in the member by or under this or another Act or any law as a member of SA Police or constable.

        (6)         An instrument in writing under subsection (5) must include reasons for the Commissioner's decision.

        (7)         A suspension under subsection (5) remains in force until it is revoked by the Commissioner by further instrument in writing.