8.1Delegation by the Commissioner

8.1 Delegation by the Commissioner

(1) The Commissioner may, in writing, delegate to a senior official any of the Commissioner’s powers or functions under these Directions (other than under this clause). (2) A person (the first delegate) to whom powers or functions are delegated under subclause (1) may, in writing, delegate any of those powers or functions to another person (the second delegate). (3) However, if the first delegate is subject to directions about the exercise of a power or function delegated under subclause (2), the first delegate must give corresponding directions to the second delegate. (4) A power or function that is exercised or performed by a person under a delegation under subclause (2) is taken, for the purposes of these Directions, to have been exercised or performed by the Commissioner. (5) A person exercising powers or functions under a delegation under this clause must comply with any directions given by the Commissioner. (6) For subclause (1):

senior official means:

(a) a person who holds any office or appointment under an Act; or
(b) an SES employee or acting SES employee.