(1) The Secretary may, by instrument, appoint an appropriately qualified person or person in a class of persons employed under Part 3 of the Public Administration Act 2004 to be an inspector for the purposes of this Act.
(2) An appointment under subsection (1) remains in force for a period, not exceeding 3 years, that is specified in the instrument of appointment.
(3) The Secretary may determine the terms and conditions of appointment of inspectors.
(4) The instrument of appointment must specify—
(a) the provisions of this Act in relation to which the inspector is appointed; and
(b) the types of livestock in respect of which the inspector is appointed.
(5) The Secretary may, in writing, revoke the appointment of an inspector at any time.
(6) The terms and conditions of appointment may contain general directions as to how the inspector's powers may be exercised.