40Delegation

#### 40 Delegation (1) The Ombudsman may, either generally or as otherwise provided by the instrument of delegation, by instrument in writing, delegate to a person all or any of his or her powers under this Act, other than his or her powers under sections 31, 32 and 33 and this power of delegation. (2) A power so delegated when exercised by the delegate shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to have been exercised by the Ombudsman. (3) A delegate shall, upon request by a person affected by the exercise of any powers delegated to him or her, produce the instrument of delegation, or a copy of the instrument, for inspection. (4) A delegation under this section does not prevent the exercise of a power by the Ombudsman.