36EDelegations by the service operator

#### 36E Delegations by the service operator (1) The service operator may, by writing, delegate one or more of his or her functions and powers to any of the following: (a) an APS employee in the Department; (b) if the service operator is not the Chief Executive Medicare—the Chief Executive Medicare; (c) any other person with the consent of the Minister. (2) If the service operator is not the Chief Executive Medicare the service operator may only delegate a function or power of the service operator: (a) to an APS employee in the Department with the agreement of the Secretary; and (b) to the Chief Executive Medicare with the agreement of the Chief Executive Medicare. (3) Each of the following must comply with any written directions of the service operator: (a) a delegate; (b) if the Chief Executive Medicare delegates under subsection 8AC(3) of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 a function delegated to him or her under this section—a subdelegate.