36Control and direction of decision-makers

#### 36 Control and direction of decision-makers 36 Control and direction of decision-makers > > (1) Decision-makers are, in the exercise of their functions, subject to the general control and direction of the President. > > > (2) However, a decision-maker is not subject to control and direction by the Commission (or a member), the Authority or any Public Service employee with regard to any of the decisions of the decision-maker that affect the interests of the parties to the merit review or medical assessment concerned. > > > (3) The Commission (or a member), the Authority or any Public Service employee may not overrule or interfere with any decision in respect of any assessment or review. > > > (4) Subsection (3) does not prevent an appeal or review panel from determining an appeal or review for which provision is made under enabling legislation. > > > (5) This section does not affect the exercise of the functions of the head of a Public Service agency under the [Government Sector Employment Act 2013](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-040) with respect to decision-makers who are members of staff of the agency.