Elements and Performance Criteria
- Apply enabling legislation or regulation
- Current version of the legislation or regulation is accessed, used and maintained.
- Powers conferred under the legislation and associated boundaries are identified and confirmed.
- Compliance requirements of the legislation, related regulations, codes of practice and operating policy are identified and confirmed.
- Acts and omissions that comprise offences or non-compliance under the legislation are identified and confirmed.
- Application of the legislation is consistent with the boundaries and powers contained therein.
- Changes in legislation are monitored for further application.
- Access and use complementary legislation
- Work with other organisations or departments
- Organisational protocols and procedures are agreed upon and followed when working with other organisations in joint or overlapping jurisdictions.
- Agreement as to the lead agency in joint operations or defined breaches is reached and protocols are developed and followed.
- Networks and contacts with other agencies are developed to remain up to date on issues of joint concern.
- Educate staff in legislative and regulatory requirements
- Maintain records