82Delegation of Minister’s powers

#### 82 Delegation of Minister’s powers (1) The Minister may, by instrument in writing, delegate his or her powers or functions under Part 10 to the following: (a) an officer of the Navy who holds a rank not below the rank of Commodore; (b) an officer of the Army who holds a rank not below the rank of Brigadier; (c) an officer of the Air Force who holds a rank not below the rank of Air Commodore; (d) an SES employee performing duty in the Department. (1A) The Minister may, by instrument in writing, delegate his or her powers under Part 11A to the following: (a) an officer of the Navy who holds a rank that is not below the rank of Lieutenant Commander; (b) an officer of the Army who holds a rank that is not below the rank of Major; (c) an officer of the Air Force who holds a rank that is not below the rank of Squadron Leader; (d) an APS employee who holds, or performs the duties of, a position not below APS6 position in the Department. (1B) The Minister may, by instrument in writing, delegate the Minister’s powers under Part 11B to the Secretary or the Chief of the Defence Force. (2) The Minister may, by instrument in writing, delegate his or her powers or functions under Part 14 to the following: (a) an officer of the Navy who holds a rank not below the rank of Lieutenant Commander; (b) an officer of the Army who holds a rank not below the rank of Major; (c) an officer of the Air Force who holds a rank not below the rank of Squadron Leader; (d) an APS employee who holds, or performs the duties of, a position not below APS 6 in the Department.