(1) Section 12(2)--
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'(e) issuing directions to an acting magistrate about when the person is to carry out the duties of office of a magistrate during the person's period of appointment.'.
(2) Section 12--
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'(3A) The Chief Magistrate may delegate the Chief Magistrate's powers under subsection (2)(e) to issue directions to an acting magistrate to the following--
(a) the Deputy Chief Magistrate;
(b) another magistrate appointed on a full-time basis.'.