80Delegation of functions of agency head

80 Delegation of functions of agency head

80 Delegation of functions of agency head

(1) The head of an agency may—

(a) delegate the exercise of a function of the head of the agency under this Act, other than this power of delegation, to a person employed in or by the agency, and

(b) by agreement, delegate the exercise of a function of the head of the agency under this Act to the head of another agency.

(2) Despite subsection (1), the following functions of the head of an agency may not be delegated—

(a) the head of the agency’s functions as a disclosure officer for the agency,

(b) the head of the agency’s responsibility for ensuring the agency complies with sections 34 and 61.