### 88A Delegation by registrar > [*\[Rule 88A Inserted by S.R. 2003, No. 119, Applied:03 Oct 2003\]*](/view/html/inforce/2003-10-03/sr-2003-119#GS6@EN) > > > (1) A registrar may, by written instrument, delegate to an officer of the Magistrates Court of which he or she is district registrar or deputy district registrar the performance of any functions and the exercise of any powers necessary for that officer to conduct a directions hearing, conciliation conference, mediation conference or listing conference. > > > (2) A registrar may, by written instrument, vary, or wholly or partially revoke, a delegation under this rule. > > > (3) Notwithstanding the repeal of the [Magistrates Court (Small Claims Division) Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1989-014) , effected by the [Magistrates Court (Minor Civil Claims) Act 2003](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-9999-999) , any delegation in force under that Act immediately before the commencement of this rule continues in full force and effect as if made under this rule.

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