455Delegation by relevant chief executive—Commissioner functions

455  Delegation by relevant chief executive—Commissioner functions

 (1) The relevant chief executive under section 449 may, in writing, delegate the relevant chief executive’s powers and functions under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to the provisions mentioned in section 448 of this Act that relate to a function of the Commissioner or the Complaints Commissioner to a member of the staff of the Commission who is an SES employee or an acting SES employee.

 (2) A person exercising powers or performing functions under a delegation under subsection (1) must comply with any written directions of the relevant chief executive under section 449.