9ADelegation by public trustee and guardian

9A Delegation by public trustee and guardian (1) The public trustee and guardian may delegate to a member of the public trustee and guardian’s staff any function under this Act or another territory law. Note 1 For laws about delegations, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.4. Note 2 Function includes authority, duty and power (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). (2) However, a function may be delegated to a person only if the public trustee and guardian is satisfied that— (a) the function is of a kind that is appropriate to be exercised by the person; and (b) the person has the qualifications, knowledge and experience appropriate for the function to be properly exercised; and

(c) the person will comply with the Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991, section 4 when exercising the functions of the public trustee and guardian under that Act; and (d) the person will comply with the obligations of the public trustee and guardian under the Human Rights Act 2004. Note The public trustee and guardian must ensure the delegated function is properly exercised (see Legislation Act, s 238). Also, the public trustee and guardian may provide that the delegation has effect only in stated circumstances or subject to stated conditions, limitations or directions (see Legislation Act, s 234 and s 239).