(1) The Minister may,
by instrument, delegate to the chief executive officer the performance of any
of the Minister’s functions except those under section 54, 168, 201, 222
or 223.
(2) Subsection (1) has
effect subject to sections 11(6) and 21(2).
(3) A delegation may
be general or as otherwise provided by the instrument of delegation.
(4) Where the chief
executive officer performs a function of the Minister he or she is to be taken
to do so in accordance with the terms of a delegation under this section,
unless the contrary is shown.
(5) Performance of a
function by the chief executive officer under this section is to be treated as
performance by the Minister.