8Function and powers of the CEO

8 Function and powers of the CEO

(1) The CEO’s main function is to provide administrative services to CSC in the performance of CSC’s functions in relation to a superannuation scheme administered by CSC.

Note: The CEO has other functions allowed by Commonwealth law.

(2) The CEO has the power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of his or her function. (3) Subject to subsections (5) and (6), when providing administrative services to CSC, the CEO: (a) is subject to the directions of CSC; and (b) must endeavour to act in accordance with policies, guidelines and standards determined by CSC. (4) If a direction is given in writing, the direction is not a legislative instrument. (5) Subsection (3) does not apply to the extent that: (a) compliance with the direction would be inconsistent with the CEO’s performance of functions or exercise of powers under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 in relation to ComSuper; or (b) the direction relates to the CEO’s performance of functions or exercise of powers under the Public Service Act 1999 in relation to ComSuper; or (c) compliance with the direction would be inconsistent with: (i) another law of the Commonwealth; or (ii) policies of the Commonwealth in relation to the administration of an Australian government superannuation scheme. (6) In relation to the PSSAP: (a) subsections (1) and (3) have effect subject to such modifications (if any) as are prescribed by the regulations; and (b) the regulations may provide that subsections (1) and (3) cease to have effect at a specified time.