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Interpretation Act 1984
49Public officer's powers and duties may be exercised by acting officer etc.
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##### 49. Public officer’s powers and duties may be exercised by acting officer etc.
Where a written law confers a power or imposes a duty on the holder of a public office as such, the power may be exercised and the duty shall be performed by the person for the time being lawfully holding, acting in, or performing the functions of the office.