Industry Research and Development Act 1986
21Delegation by Board
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21 Delegation by Board
(1) The Board may, by resolution, delegate any or all of its functions and powers to any of the following: (a) the Chairperson; (b) the Deputy Chairperson; (c) a member of the Board; (d) a committee; (e) a member of the staff assisting the Board. (3) A delegation of a function or power under this section: (a) may be revoked by a resolution of the Board (whether or not constituted by the persons constituting the Board at the time the function or power was delegated); and (c) continues in force notwithstanding a change in the membership of the Board. (4) Section 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 applies in relation to a delegation under this section as if the Board were a person. (5) A certificate signed by the Chairperson stating any matter with respect to a delegation of a function or power under this section is evidence of that matter unless evidence to the contrary is given. (6) A document purporting to be a certificate mentioned in subsection (5) shall, unless the contrary is established, be deemed to be such a certificate and to have been duly given.