30Appointment and powers of Competent Authority

30 Appointment and powers of Competent Authority

(1) The Minister may, in writing, appoint as the Competent Authority for the purposes of this instrument: (a) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department; or (b) an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Commodore or a higher rank; or (c) an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Brigadier or a higher rank; or (d) an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Air Commodore or a higher rank. (2) The Competent Authority may exercise all the powers of a compliance auditor. (3) An appointment under subsection (1) may be made subject to conditions stated in the instrument of appointment.