Competition Commission Act 2010 · Updated to 1 Nov 2024 · Part VI · General
38. Appointment and power of Commission officers
Feedback & supportThe Commission may appoint such number of Commission officers as it considers necessary to exercise the powers provided under the competition laws.
Commission
“Commission” means the Competition Commission established under section 3;
For purposes of an investigation under the competition laws, the Commission may appoint its employee or any other person to be a Commission officer.
competition laws
“competition laws” means this Act and the Competition Act 2010 and includes any subsidiary legislation made under these laws.
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A Commission officer who is not an employee of the
Commission officer
“Commission officer” means a person appointed or authorized by the Chief Executive Officer in writing under the competition laws for the purpose of carrying out investigation of any offence or infringement of the competition laws;
Commission shall be subject to obligations of secrecy under section 43, and shall enjoy protection and indemnity as may be specified in this Act or other written law applicable to an employee of the
employee
“employee” means any person employed by the Commission under section 22 and includes the Chief Executive Officer;
Commission, as the case may be.
A Commission officer shall have all the powers necessary to carry out inspection and investigation of any offence or infringement under the competition laws.