Functions and powers of inspectors
(1) Subject to subsection (3), the functions of a general inspector are —
(a) to enforce Part 3;
(b) if the inspector has been appointed under section 33(5) as a scientific inspector in relation to schools, to enforce Part 2 in relation to schools (as defined in the School Education Act 1999 );
(c) to provide assistance to scientific inspectors if requested under section 48(1); and
(d) to provide information and assistance to the CEO in relation to matters arising under this Act.
(2) The functions of a scientific inspector are —
(a) to enforce Part 2;
(b) to enforce Part 3 in relation to things done, purported to be done or required under this Act to be done, under a licence;
(c) to provide information and assistance to the CEO in relation to matters arising under this Act; and
(d) to provide information and assistance to the Minister in relation to licensing matters.
(3) Subject to subsection (1)(b) and section 48(3), a general inspector must not exercise the inspector’s powers in relation to things done, purported to be done, or required under this Act to be done, under a licence.
(4) A scientific inspector may only exercise the inspector’s powers in relation to things done, purported to be done, or required under this Act to be done, under a licence.