49Delegation by the Authority

##### 49 Delegation by the Authority (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Authority may delegate all or any of its functions and powers under this Act to: (a) a member; or (b) a member of the staff of the Authority; or (c) an officer or employee of the Commonwealth; or (d) an officer or employee of a State; or (e) an authority of the Commonwealth or of a State. (2) A delegation under subsection (1) does not have effect unless: (a) it is in accordance with guidelines laid down by the Ministerial Council; or (b) it has been approved by the Ministerial Council. (3) For the purposes of this section, the following are members of the staff of the Authority: (a) the Chief Executive Officer; (b) a member of the staff referred to in section 45; (c) any of the officers, employees or persons who, under section 46, are to assist the Authority.