(1) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Secretary's powers or functions under this Act to an SES employee or acting SES employee in the Department.
Note 1: SES employee and acting SES employee are defined in section 2B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
Note 2: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.
(2) In performing a delegated function or exercising a delegated power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Secretary.