84Delegation of Chief of the Defence Force’s powers

#### 84 Delegation of Chief of the Defence Force’s powers (1) The Chief of the Defence Force may, by instrument in writing, delegate his or her powers under Part 3 (other than paragraph 24(3)(c)), 4 or 5 to the following: (a) an officer; (b) a member enlisted in the Navy who holds a rank not below the rank of Chief Petty Officer; (c) a member enlisted in the Army who holds a rank not below the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2; (d) a member enlisted in the Air Force who holds a rank not below the rank of Flight Sergeant; (e) an APS employee who holds, or performs the duties of, a position not below APS 4 in the Department. (1A) The Chief of the Defence Force may, by instrument in writing, delegate to a service chief all or any of the powers of the Chief of the Defence Force under paragraph 24(3)(c). (1B) The Chief of the Defence Force may, by instrument in writing, delegate the powers of the Chief of the Defence Force 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. (2) The Chief of the Defence Force may, by instrument in writing, delegate his or her powers under Part 7 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. (3) The Chief of the Defence Force 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.