71GDelegations relating to identity cards

71G  Delegations relating to identity cards Issue of identity cards  (1) The Secretary may, by writing, delegate the Secretary’s power under subsection 71E(1) (issue of identity cards) to:  (a) an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an Executive Level 2 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department; or  (b) an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Colonel or a higher rank; or  (c) an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Captain or a higher rank; or  (d) an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Group Captain or a higher rank. Return of identity cards  (2) The Secretary may, by writing, delegate the Secretary’s function under paragraph 71E(3)(c) (return of identity cards) to:  (a) an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an APS 5 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department; or  (b) an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Captain or a higher rank; or  (c) an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Lieutenant or a higher rank; or  (d) an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Flight Lieutenant or a higher rank. Division 3—Powers exercisable with consent at defence access control points and on defence premises Subdivision A—General provisions