63Delegation by Minister

63 Delegation by Minister

(1) The Minister, by writing, may delegate his or her powers or functions under section 62 to review decisions (other than a decision under section 38 or 41) to: (a) the Secretary; or (b) an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an SES Band 2 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department. (2) The Minister, by writing, may delegate his or her powers or functions under this rule (other than the Minister’s powers or functions under section 62 to review decisions) to: (a) the Secretary; or (b) an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an Executive Level 1 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department; or (c) an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Commander or a higher rank; or (d) an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Lieutenant‑Colonel or a higher rank; or (e) an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Wing Commander or a higher rank. (3) The Minister, by writing, may delegate to: (a) an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an APS6 position, or an equivalent or higher position in the Department; or (b) an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Commander or a higher rank; or (c) an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Lieutenant‑Colonel or a higher rank; or (d) an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Wing Commander or a higher rank; the Minister’s powers under the following provisions: (e) section 17 (issuing a permit for a purpose mentioned in paragraph 13(1)(c) or (e)); (f) section 21 (varying a permit that has been issued for a purpose mentioned in paragraph 13(1)(c) or (e)); (g) section 26 (renewing a permit that has been issued for a purpose mentioned in paragraph 13(1)(c) or (e)); (h) paragraph 29(3)(h) (approval to possess a firearm or explosives); (i) section 40 (giving written permission).