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Part IV · Establishment of the National Authority for the Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses

15. Appointment of Director-General

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

There shall be a Director-General of the Authority who shall be a person professionally qualified and experienced in professional activity associated with the criminal justice system or law enforcement.

(2)

The Director-General shall be appointed by the Board.

(3)

The Director-General shall be the chief executive officer of the Authority and shall be responsible for carrying out all such duties necessary for the management and administration of the affairs of the Authority.

(4)

The Board may delegate to the Director-General any of the duties and functions of the Authority and such of its powers as may become necessary, to perform and discharge the duties and functions so delegated.

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Part V

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Part VI

Entitlement of a Victim of Crime or Witness to Obtain Protection

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Part VII

Compensation

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Part VIII

Testimony Through Audio-Visual Linkage

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Part IX

General

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Schedules