575Delegation by Commissioner to Complaints Commissioner

575  Delegation by Commissioner to Complaints Commissioner

 (1) The Commissioner may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Commissioner’s functions or powers under this Act, other than Parts 2 to 9 of Chapter 6 (regulatory mechanisms), to the Complaints Commissioner.

Subdelegation to staff of the Commission

 (2) If, under subsection (1), the Commissioner delegates a power or function to the Complaints Commissioner, the Complaints Commissioner may, in writing, subdelegate the power or function to a member of the staff of the Commission.

 (3) Before subdelegating a function or power under subsection (2) to an APS employee holding, occupying, or performing the duties of a specified office or position that is not an SES office or position, the Complaints Commissioner must have regard to whether the office or position is sufficiently senior for the employee to perform the function or exercise the power.

Subdelegation to consultants

 (4) If, under subsection (1), the Commissioner delegates a power or function to the Complaints Commissioner, the Complaints Commissioner may, in writing, subdelegate the power or function to a consultant engaged under section 371.

 (5) Before subdelegating a function or power under subsection (4) to a person, the Complaints Commissioner must have regard to whether the person has appropriate qualifications or expertise to perform the function or exercise the power.

Division 3—Delegation by Complaints Commissioner