7.—(1) Subject to the orders of the Director, the administration of each prison shall be vested in a Superintendent.
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(2) If the Superintendent of a prison is temporarily absent or temporarily incapacitated, the powers and duties of the Superintendent under the Act or any regulations made thereunder may, during the period of absence or incapacity, be exercised and performed by any prison officer appointed by the Director.