36Delegation by the executive committee

36 Delegation by the executive committee

(1) The executive committee may, in writing, delegate all or any of its functions or powers under this Act (other than section 38 or 39) to: (a) a subcommittee established under section 35A; or (b) the Chief Executive Officer; or (c) an employee of the Council.

Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.

(2) In performing a delegated function or exercising a delegated power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the executive committee. (3) The delegation continues in force despite a change in the membership of the executive committee. (4) The delegation may be varied or revoked by the executive committee (whether or not there has been a change in the membership of the executive committee). (5) The executive committee must not delegate a function or power to an employee of the Council unless the executive committee is satisfied that the employee has the appropriate training, qualifications, skills or experience to perform the function or exercise the power (as the case requires).