Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021
179Delegation by the Regulator
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179 Delegation by the Regulator
(1) The Regulator may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Regulator’s functions or powers under this Act to: (a) a member of the staff of the Regulator; or (b) an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an Executive Level 2 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department; or (c) a person prescribed by the regulations.
Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.
(2) In performing a delegated function or exercising a delegated power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Regulator. (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a power to make, vary or revoke a legislative instrument.