Local Government Act, 1946

Restriction on officers engaging in other gainful occupations.

39.—(1) If the Minister is of opinion that on account of the nature or extent of the duties of an office it is inexpedient that the holder of such office should engage in any other gainful occupation without the permission of the local authority by which appointments to such office are made and the consent of the Minister, the Minister may give a direction to that effect and such direction shall have effect according to the terms thereof.

(2) The Minister may revoke any direction given under subsection (1) of this section.