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Defence Regulation 2016
83Delegation of Secretary’s powers
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#### 83 Delegation of Secretary’s powers
(1A) The Secretary may, by instrument in writing, delegate the powers of the Secretary under section 37G (review of decisions relating to applications for stop sexual harassment directions) to the following:
(a) an officer of the Navy who holds a rank not below the rank of Rear Admiral;
(b) an officer of the Army who holds a rank not below the rank of Major General;
(c) an officer of the Air Force who holds a rank not below the rank of Air Vice‑Marshal;
(d) an SES employee who holds an SES Band 2 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department.
(1) The Secretary may, by instrument in writing, delegate his or her powers under Part 8 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.
(2) The Secretary may, by instrument in writing, delegate his or her powers under Part 11 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.