40Delegation by a service chief

#### 40 Delegation by a service chief (1) A service chief may by writing signed by him delegate, either generally or otherwise as provided in the instrument of delegation, to: (a) in the case of the Chief of Navy—an officer who holds a rank in the Navy not below the rank of Lieutenant‑ Commander; (b) in the case of the Chief of Army—an officer who holds a rank in the Army not below the rank of Major; or (c) in the case of the Chief of Air Force—an officer who holds a rank in the Air Force not below the rank of Squadron Leader; any of his powers under regulation 39. (2) A power delegated under this regulation, when exercised by the delegate, shall, for the purposes of regulation 39, be deemed to have been exercised by the service chief. (3) A delegation under this regulation does not prevent the exercise of a power by the service chief.