Chapter IX - Investigation
Section 45
Section 45: firm, body corporate or association not to be appointed as inspector
The inspector appointed under the LLP investigation provisions cannot be a firm, body corporate or other association.
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Statutory text
Bare law
No firm, body corporate or other association shall be appointed as an inspector.
Key takeaways
Core rule
The inspector appointed under the LLP investigation provisions cannot be a firm, body corporate or other association.
Operational step
Check the proposed appointee’s legal identity
How section 45 works
The inspector appointed under the LLP investigation provisions cannot be a firm, body corporate or other association.
Practical steps
Check the proposed appointee’s legal identity; appoint a competent individual; preserve the appointment record.
Practical preparation
Check these points against the Act and the relevant records.
- Check the proposed appointee’s legal identity
- Appoint a competent individual
- Preserve the appointment record.
Practical checklist
Do
- Check the proposed appointee’s legal identity
- Appoint a competent individual
- Preserve the appointment record.
Avoid
- Do not bypass the approvals, time limits or conditions stated in this section.
Illustrative example
Hypothetical: firm, body corporate or association not to be appointed as inspector
An investigation nomination names an audit firm.
Step 1
Check the nominee’s status
Step 2
Identify a competent individual instead
Step 3
Document the appointment.
Outcome
- The firm cannot be appointed as inspector under section 45.
Glossary
- body corporate
- A legal entity that section 45 excludes from appointment as inspector.
Frequently asked questions
What does section 45 provide?
The inspector appointed under the LLP investigation provisions cannot be a firm, body corporate or other association.
What should be checked in practice?
Check the proposed appointee’s legal identity; appoint a competent individual; preserve the appointment record.
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