144Functions of commissioner

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