86Delegation by Secretary

86  Delegation by Secretary

 (1) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Secretary’s functions or powers under section 17, 18, 19, 21 or 23 to an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department.

Note 1: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.

Note 2: The expressions SES employee and acting SES employee are defined in section 2B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

 (2) In performing a delegated function or exercising a delegated power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Secretary.