Part 1Border functions
General customs officials
4Designation: supplementary
1
A designation under section 3 is subject to such limitations as may be specified in the designation.
2
A limitation specified under subsection (1) may, in particular, relate to—
a
the functions that are exercisable by virtue of the designation, or
b
the purposes for which those functions are exercisable.
3
A designation under section 3—
a
may be permanent or for a specified period,
b
may (in either case) be withdrawn, and
c
may be varied.
4
The power to designate, or to withdraw or vary a designation, is exercised by the Secretary of State giving notice to the official in question.
5
The Secretary of State may designate an official under section 3 only if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the official—
a
is capable of effectively carrying out the functions that are exercisable by virtue of the designation,
b
has received adequate training in respect of the exercise of those functions, and
c
is otherwise a suitable person to exercise those functions.