Delegation of powers by Minister, &c.
71 Delegation of powers by Minister, &c.
The Minister may by instrument in writing delegate to the Director-General such of his powers and duties under this Act as may be prescribed and any power or duty so delegated may be exercised by the Director-General as fully and effectually as by the Minister.
Where pursuant to subsection (1) any powers and duties are delegated to the Director-General, he may by instrument in writing delegate such of those powers and duties as are prescribed to such officer as is prescribed and any power or duty so delegated may be exercised by that officer as fully and effectually as by the Director-General.
A delegation by a person under this section is revocable at the will of that person and no such delegation shall prevent the exercise by him of any power or duty so delegated.
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