Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Act 1982
16JDelegation by Commission
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16J Delegation by Commission
(1) The Commission may, by resolution, delegate all or any of its functions or powers under this Act to a Commissioner.
Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.
(2) In exercising a delegated function or power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Commission. (3) The delegation continues in force despite a change in the constitution of the Commission. (4) The delegation may be varied or revoked by resolution of the Commission (whether or not there has been a change in the constitution of the Commission). (5) A certificate signed by the Chair stating any matter with respect to the delegation is prima facie evidence of the matter. (6) A document purporting to be a certificate mentioned in subsection (5) is taken to be such a certificate and to have been duly given unless the contrary is established.