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Sheriffs Act, 1986 (Act No. 90 of 1986)

Chapter IV : Improper Conduct

52. Powers of Minister relating to improper conduct

 

(1) If in the opinion of the Minister sound reasons exist for doing so, he may authorize any person to charge any sheriff with improper conduct and to inquire into the charge.

 

(2) When the Minister authorizes a person under subsection (1) to charge a sheriff with improper conduct, the Board shall forthwith discontinue any steps which the Board has taken against the sheriff in accordance with this Chapter.

 

(3) A person authorized under subsection (1) shall be invested and charged with the functions relating to a charge of improper conduct assigned to the Board by or under this Chapter, and for the purposes of section 61 a finding made or penalty imposed by that person shall be deemed to be a finding made or penalty imposed by the Board.

 

(4) Nothing in this section contained shall be construed as empowering the Minister to authorize a person to charge a sheriff with improper conduct after the Board has already made a finding in accordance with this Chapter in respect of the charge in question.