Delegation by Secretary
50 Delegation by Secretary
The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to an SES employee or an acting SES employee in the Department the Secretary’s functions or powers under the following provisions:
section 36 (arrangements relating to staff of the Department);
section 37 (consultants).
Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.
Despite subsection (1), the Secretary’s functions or powers under section 36 cannot be delegated to a staff member.
In performing a function, or exercising a power, delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Secretary.
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