Delegation by relevant chief executive—Commission or Complaints Commissioner functions
410 Delegation by relevant chief executive—Commission or Complaints Commissioner functions
The relevant chief executive under section 399 may, in writing, delegate the powers and functions mentioned in subsection (3) of this section to a member of the staff of the Commission.
However, the relevant chief executive under section 399 must not delegate a function or power to a person under subsection (1) of this section unless the relevant chief executive under section 399 is satisfied that the person has suitable training or experience to properly perform the function or exercise the power.
The powers and functions that may be delegated are:
powers and functions under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection 397(1) and the information mentioned in subsection 397(2) of this Act that relate to a function of the Commissioner or Complaints Commissioner (including a function which has been delegated to the Complaints Commissioner under section 575); or
powers and functions under the Regulatory Powers Act that are incidental to a power or function mentioned in paragraph (a).
A person exercising powers or performing functions under a delegation under subsection (1) must comply with any written directions of the relevant chief executive under section 399.
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