9Delegation

#### 9 Delegation 9 Delegation > > (1) The Secretary may, by instrument in writing, delegate such of the Secretary’s powers, authorities, duties and functions under this Act (other than this power of delegation) as may be specified in the instrument of delegation to any person employed in the Department. > > > (2) The Secretary may, by instrument in writing, revoke any delegation under subsection (1) either wholly or in part. > > > (3) A delegation under subsection (1) may be made subject to such conditions or such limitations as to the exercise or performance of any of the powers, authorities, duties or functions that have been delegated, or as to time or circumstance, as may be specified in the instrument of delegation. > > > (4) A power, authority, duty or function, the exercise or performance of which has been delegated under subsection (1) may, while the delegation remains unrevoked, be performed or exercised by the delegate from time to time in accordance with the terms of the delegation. > > > (5) Notwithstanding the making of any delegation under subsection (1), the Secretary may continue to exercise or perform all or any of the powers, authorities, duties or functions that have been delegated. > > > (6) Any act, omission or thing done, omitted or undergone by a delegate while acting pursuant to a delegation made under subsection (1) shall have the same force and effect as if the act, omission or thing had been done, omitted or undergone by the Secretary. > > **s 9:** Am 2001 No 56, Sch 2.19 \[6\] \[7\]; 2015 No 58, Sch 3.37 \[6\]; 2017 No 22, Sch 1.9 \[1\] \[2\].