s 24 Application for approval
24.—(1) An application for approval to perform, or to deploy an individual to perform, any prescribed duty or prescribed class of duties at an early childhood development centre must be made by the licensee of that centre to the Chief Licensing Officer in accordance with this section. (2) An application under subsection (1) must state the prescribed duty or duties, or the prescribed class or classes of duties, for which approval is sought and —(a) be in the form and manner required by the Chief Licensing Officer; (b) be accompanied by a non‑refundable application fee (if prescribed) paid in the manner required by the Chief Licensing Officer; and (c) be accompanied by any information the Chief Licensing Officer requires to determine the application. (3) The Chief Licensing Officer or an authorised officer may —(a) carry out such inquiries and investigations in relation to an application under subsection (1) as are necessary for a proper consideration by the Chief Licensing Officer of the application; and (b) request that the applicant provide, within a specified time, any additional information that the Chief Licensing Officer requires for a proper consideration of the application. (4) The Chief Licensing Officer may refuse an application —(a) that is incomplete or otherwise not made in accordance with this section; or (b) if the applicant fails to provide the additional information requested under subsection (3)(b).