7BMinister may determine health administration entities

7B Minister may determine health administration entities

(1) The Minister may determine, in writing, that an entity, or an entity included in a class of entities, is a health administration entity. (2) A determination made under subsection (1) is a legislative instrument. (3) Before the Minister makes a determination under subsection (1), the Minister must consult an appropriate subcommittee of the Ministerial Council. (4) A failure to consult does not affect the validity of the determination. (5) The Minister may, in writing, delegate the power to make a determination under subsection (1) to: (a) the Secretary of the Department; or (b) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department. (6) In exercising any powers under a delegation under this section, the delegate must comply with any directions of the Minister.

Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.