Offshore Minerals Act 1999
439Delegation by Minister
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439 Delegation by Minister
439 Delegation by Minister
(1) The Minister may by signed instrument delegate to a person the performance of all or any of the functions of the Minister under:
(a) this Act, or
(b) regulations made under this Act.
Note—
See also section 49 of the Interpretation Act 1987.
(2) A delegation under this section may be made to the person who holds, or performs the duties of, a specified office under the Commonwealth or the State.
(3) If the Minister delegates the performance of a function under this section, the delegation continues in force despite:
(a) a vacancy in the office of Minister, or
(b) a change in the identity of the holder of the office of Minister.
(4) A copy of each instrument making, varying or revoking a delegation under this section must be published in the Gazette.