Mental Health Act 2015
200Delegation by chief psychiatrist
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200 Delegation by chief psychiatrist (1) The chief psychiatrist may delegate the chief psychiatrist’s functions under this Act to a psychiatrist who is a public employee or is engaged by the Territory. (2) However, the following functions must not be delegated: (a) granting leave under section 122 (Leave in emergency or special circumstances); (b) making guidelines under section 198A (Chief psychiatrist may make guidelines). Note For the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions, see Legislation Act, pt 19.4.