1.1.O.20 Official
Definition
For the purposes of the National Redress Scheme, an 'official' is a person who was or has a position or serves in a role within the institution, such as:
- officer (with a position of power, might be paid or unpaid)
- employee (with a contract and a salary)
- volunteer (unpaid)
- agent (someone otherwise linked to the institution (1.1.I.20), such as a contractor).
Act reference: NRSAct section 6 The Dictionary, section 15 When is an institution responsible for abuse?