(1) The Governor in Council may certify that a police officer of any of the following ranks is a commissioned officer of Victoria Police—
(b) commander;
(c) chief superintendent;
(d) superintendent;
(e) chief inspector;
(f) inspector.
(2) Subject to the direction and control of the Chief Commissioner, a commissioned officer is responsible for the management and control of the portion of Victoria Police that is placed under the officer's charge.