38Delegation of Secretary’s powers and functions under this Act

38 Delegation of Secretary’s powers and functions under this Act

(1) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Secretary’s powers or functions under this Act to an SES employee or acting SES employee in the Department.

Note 1: SES employee and acting SES employee are defined in section 2B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

Note 2: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.

(2) In performing a delegated function or exercising a delegated power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Secretary.