30Delegation

#### 30 Delegation Delegation by the Minister (1) The Minister may, in writing, delegate his or her functions or powers under subsection 22(3) (about authorising disclosures etc.) to: (a) a person who holds or performs the duties of an SES Band 3 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department; or (b) the Chief Executive Medicare. (2) The Minister may, in writing, delegate his or her functions or powers under: (a) section 5 (about commercial‑in‑confidence information); or (b) section 12 (about payments relating to vaccinations); or (c) section 29 (about approved forms); to an SES employee, or an acting SES employee, in the Department or to the Chief Executive Medicare. (3) In performing a function, or exercising a power, under a delegation, the delegate must comply with any directions of the Minister. Delegation by the Secretary (4) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate the Secretary’s functions or powers under section 10B or 10C of this Act to an SES employee, or an acting SES employee, in the Department. (5) In performing a function, or exercising a power, under a delegation, the delegate must comply with any directions of the Secretary.