Delegation
45 Delegation
The Head of Environment Information Australia may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Head’s functions or powers to:
an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department; or
an APS employee who holds, or is acting in, an Executive Level 2 (or equivalent) position in the Department.
Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.
Before delegating a function or power to an APS employee mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), the Head must consider whether the APS employee has appropriate expertise to perform the function or exercise the power.
In performing a delegated function or exercising a delegated power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Head.
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