338Delegation

338 Delegation (1) In the performance of its functions under this Part, a responsible agency may, by instrument, delegate any function or power of the responsible agency under this Part, other than this power of delegation, to— (a) an employee, or class of employees, in the office or body of which the responsible agency is or has the functions of a public service body Head (within the meaning of the **Public** **Administration Act 2004**); or (b) in the case of a responsible agency that is prescribed under paragraph (d) of the definition of ***responsible agency*** in section 3, an employee, or class of employees, of the responsible agency. (2) This section does not limit section 345.