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Terrorism (Police Powers) Act 2002
27EDelegation of Commissioner of Police’s power to give authorisation
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#### 27E Delegation of Commissioner of Police’s power to give authorisation
27E Delegation of Commissioner of Police’s power to give authorisation
> > (1) Except as provided by this section, the power of the Commissioner of Police to give an authorisation under this Part may not be delegated to any person.
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> > (2) The Commissioner of Police may delegate to any of the following persons who are eligible police officers his or her power to give an authorisation—
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> > > (a) an Assistant Commissioner holding a position that is prescribed by the regulations,
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> > > (b) a person holding a position of or above the rank of superintendent that is prescribed by the regulations.
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> > (3) No more than 2 persons may hold delegations under this section at any one time.
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> > (4) This section has effect despite any other Act or law to the contrary.
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> **s 27E:** Ins 2005 No 54, Sch 1 \[1\].