Delegation of functions of Commissioner of Police
9 Delegation of functions of Commissioner of Police
The Commissioner of Police may delegate to —
a specified police officer; or
a police officer of a specified class; or
a person who is employed in the department of the Public Service principally assisting in the administration of the Police Act 1892,
any power or duty of the Commissioner under another provision of a road law.
The delegation must be in writing signed by the Commissioner of Police.
A person to whom a power or duty is delegated under this section cannot delegate that power or duty.
A person exercising or performing a power or duty that has been delegated to the person under this section, is to be taken to do so in accordance with the terms of the delegation unless the contrary is shown.
Nothing in this section limits the ability of the Commissioner of Police to perform a function through an officer or agent.
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