Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023
31Delegation by the Minister
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31 Delegation by the Minister
(1) The Minister may, by writing, delegate any or all of the Minister’s powers under subsection 13(1) and section 14 to: (a) the Secretary; or (b) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department; or (c) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in a Department of State of the Commonwealth other than the Department.
Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.
(2) However, the Minister must not delegate to a person mentioned in paragraph (1)(c) the following: (a) the Minister’s power under subsection 13(1) to make an arrangement or grant; (b) the Minister’s power under subsection 14(7) to enter into a funding agreement. (3) In exercising any powers under a delegation under this section, the delegate must comply with any directions of the Minister.