Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993

Bodies - Office of Film and Literature Classification

86: Exercise of powers by Deputy Chief Censor

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"What the Deputy Chief Censor can do when the Chief Censor is not available"

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If the Chief Censor is not able to do their job, you know the Deputy Chief Censor can take over. The Deputy Chief Censor has all the same powers as the Chief Censor when this happens. You can be sure the Deputy Chief Censor has the authority to make decisions if they are acting as the Chief Censor. When the Chief Censor is not available, the Deputy Chief Censor can do all their tasks. This means the Deputy Chief Censor can make decisions and take actions as if they were the Chief Censor. A specific rule from the Crown Entities Act 2004 does not apply in this situation. The Deputy Chief Censor's decisions are valid when they are acting as the Chief Censor. You do not need to question the Deputy Chief Censor's authority in this case. The law is clear about the Deputy Chief Censor's role when the Chief Censor is not available.

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85: Administration of Classification Office, or

"The Boss of the Classification Office"

87: Chief Censor may delegate powers, or

"The Chief Censor can share their work with the Deputy Chief Censor."

Part 6Bodies
Office of Film and Literature Classification

86Exercise of powers by Deputy Chief Censor

On the occurrence from any cause of a vacancy in the office of Chief Censor, and in the case of absence from duty of the person appointed as Chief Censor (from whatever cause arising), and for as long as any such vacancy or absence continues, the Deputy Chief Censor shall have and may exercise all the powers, duties, and functions of the Chief Censor under this Act.
The fact that the Deputy Chief Censor exercises any power, duty, or function of the Chief Censor shall be conclusive evidence of his or her authority to do so.
Clause 5(2) of Schedule 5 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 does not apply.

Notes

Section 86(3): added, on 25 January 2005, by section 200 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 (2004 No 115).