New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

CRIMES (ADMINISTRATION OF SENTENCES) REGULATION 2014 - REG 242

242 Compliance with Commissioner's instructions and governor's directions

(1) The governor of a correctional centre may give directions (not inconsistent with the Commissioner's instructions) with respect to the administration of the Act in relation to the centre, and must ensure that a record is kept of each direction.

(2) A correctional officer or departmental officer must comply with the Commissioner's instructions.

(3) While employed within a correctional centre, a correctional officer must obey all lawful directions given by the governor of the centre, whether given under this clause or otherwise.

(4) While on the premises of a correctional centre, a departmental officer must obey all lawful directions given by the governor of the centre, whether given under this clause or otherwise.

(5) For the purposes of taking any action under section 68 or 69 of the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 , a correctional officer or departmental officer is to be presumed to be aware of the officer's obligations under the Act and this Regulation.

Note : Correctional officers and departmental officers are employed under, and so subject to, the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 .