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144 Functions of commissioner
(1) The commissioner has the following functions:
(a) to conduct investigations—
(i) about a matter declared by the Chief Minister in the way
prescribed; and
(ii) under an industrial instrument in accordance with
subsection (2);
(b) to provide advice to the Chief Minister about matters arising
from an investigation conducted by the commissioner;
(c) in connection with an investigation conducted by the
commissioner—to promote and provide advice about the public
sector values, the public sector principles and the conduct
required under this Act;
(d) to exercise any function given to the commissioner under this
Act or another law applying in the Territory.
(2) A function given to the head of service under an industrial instrument
in relation to an investigation, appeal or review (an investigation
function) may be exercised by the commissioner.
(3) The commissioner may delegate an investigation function to a public
servant or another person.
Note For the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions,
(4) Nothing in this section limits the exercise of an investigation function
by the head of service.
(5) A declaration of a matter by the Chief Minister is a notifiable