68Delegation by the Commissioner

68 Delegation by the Commissioner

(1) The Commissioner may delegate, in writing, any of the Commissioner’s powers or functions under this instrument (other than under this section) to: (a) a person who holds any office or appointment under an Act; or (b) an SES employee or acting SES employee.

Note: See also sections 34AA and 34AB of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

(2) A person (the first delegate) to whom powers or functions are delegated under subsection (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 subsection (2), the first delegate must give corresponding directions to the second delegate. (4) A person exercising powers or functions under a delegation under this section must comply with any directions given by the Commissioner.