Appointment of Authorized Observers

(1) The Director shall appoint in writing any person to be an authorized observer for the purpose of this Act or may appoint as necessary any accredited institution for the provision of such observer services. (2) Any authorized observer pursuant to a fisheries management agreement to which Belize is a party, who has not been appointed in accordance with sub-section (1) shall have the same rights and privileges as may be required for the performance of his duties under this Act relating to authorized (3) Observers may exercise scientific, monitoring and other functions. High Seas Fishing 39