139Reconsideration by decision‑maker

139 Reconsideration by decision‑maker

(1) Within 90 days after receiving an application under section 138 for internal review, the decision‑maker for the reviewable decision must: (a) review the decision; and (b) affirm, vary or revoke the decision; and (c) if the decision‑maker revokes the decision—make such other decision (if any) that the decision‑maker thinks appropriate. (2) The decision‑maker for the reviewable decision must, as soon as practicable after making a decision under subsection (1), give the applicant a written statement of the decision‑maker’s reasons for the decision. (3) If the decision‑maker’s functions under this section are performed by a delegate of the decision‑maker for the reviewable decision, the delegate who makes the decision under subsection (1): (a) must not have been involved in making the original reviewable decision; and (b) must hold a position or perform duties of a higher level than the delegate who made the original reviewable decision.