(1) The Minister may, by writing, delegate all or any of his or her powers and functions under this Act (except section 51) to:
(a) the Secretary; or
(b) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department.
Note 1: Section 51 gives the Minister power to make rules.
Note 2: The expressions SES employee and acting SES employee are defined in section 2B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(2) In exercising powers or performing functions under a delegation, the delegate must comply with any directions of the Minister.
Note: See also sections 34AA and 34AB of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .