(1) The Minister may, by writing, delegate any or all of his or her functions and powers under this Act (other than a function or power under paragraph 5(2)(j), section 6, 8 or 18, subsection 28(2) or section 29 or 38) to:
(a) the Secretary of the Department; or
(b) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department.
(2) In exercising functions or powers delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the Minister.