29Delegation

29 Delegation

(1) The Minister may, in writing, delegate the Minister’s powers under subsection 19(1) or 21(1) or paragraph 21(2)(b) to: (a) the Secretary of the Department; or (b) an SES employee, or an acting SES employee, in the Department.

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

(2) The JSA Commissioner may, in writing, delegate all or any of the JSA Commissioner’s functions or powers under this Act to: (a) a JSA Deputy Commissioner; (b) a SES employee, or an acting SES employee, in the Department. (3) In performing a delegated function or exercising a delegated power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Minister or JSA Commissioner, as the case requires.