Delegation of CEO’s functions
20 Delegation of CEO’s functions
The CEO may delegate to another person, whether or not the person is a public service officer, any power or duty of the CEO under another provision of this Act but subject to subsection (6).
The delegation must be in writing signed by the CEO but, in an emergency, may be done orally, in which case it must be confirmed subsequently in writing.
The delegation may expressly authorise the delegate to further delegate the power or duty.
A person exercising or performing a power or duty that has been delegated to the person under this section is taken to do so in accordance with the terms of the delegation unless the contrary is shown.
This section does not limit the ability of a person to perform a function through an officer or agent.
The CEO cannot delegate a function that the CEO has under a provision of this Act set out in the Table to a person who is or that is —
a contractor or an employee or agent of a contractor; or
a subcontractor or an employee or agent of a subcontractor.
Table
Provision | Function |
|---|---|
s. 14(1) | Reviewing individual development plans |
s. 15(2) | Receiving reports about suspicions of reportable incidents |
s. 42 | Ensuring chief advocate receives information about use of regulated behaviour management |
s. 43(1), (2) | Ensuring review of use of regulated behaviour management |
s. 49(1) | Preparing, delivering annual reports on contractors |
s. 57(1), (2) | Giving information, reports to the Tribunal |
s. 58(1), (2) | Requesting the provision of information or giving information on request |
[Section 20 amended: No. 10 of 2023 s. 329.]
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