(1) The Secretary may give a written direction to an authorised officer appointed by a Council if in the opinion of the Secretary it is reasonably necessary to do so for the purpose of investigating any notifiable condition notified under Division 3 of Part 8 of the Act or limiting the spread of any case of infectious disease notified under Division 3 of Part 8 of the Act.
(2) An authorised officer appointed by a Council to whom a written direction is given must comply with the direction within the time specified in the direction.