64Delegation by Secretary

64 Delegation by Secretary

(1) The Secretary, by writing, may delegate to an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an SES Band 1 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department, the Secretary’s powers: (a) under subsection 32(1) to refuse to approve a person as an approved person; and (b) under section 34 to suspend or cancel the approval of a person as an approved person; and (c) under subsection 35(6) to revoke a person’s status as an escorted person. (2) The Secretary, by writing, may delegate his or her functions under this rule (other than a power or function mentioned in paragraphs (1)(a), (b) and (c)) to: (a) 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 (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.