Fair Work Act 2009
584Delegation of functions and powers of the President
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584 Delegation of functions and powers of the President
(1) The President may, in writing, delegate to a Vice President or a Deputy President all or any of the President’s functions or powers, other than under:
(aa) paragraph 581A(1)(b) (which deals with taking measures to maintain public confidence in the FWC); or
(a) section 620 (which deals with the constitution and decision‑making of an Expert Panel); or
(b) section 625 (which deals with the delegation of functions and powers of the FWC).
(2) In performing functions or exercising powers under a delegation, the delegate must comply with any directions of the President.
Note: See also sections 34AA and 34AB of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.