(1) With the consent
of the Minister the Association may by an instrument in writing in relation to
such matter or class of matters as is specified in that instrument and to the
extent therein set out delegate any of its powers or functions under this Act
(except this power of delegation) to a member of the board, an officer or
employee of the Association, or any other person.
(2) The Association or
the Minister may at any time vary or revoke a delegation given under
subsection (1), and a delegation so given does not prevent the exercise by the
Association of any of its powers or functions.
(3) A power or
function delegated by the Association may be exercised or performed by the
delegate —
(a)
subject to and in accordance with the terms of the instrument of delegation;
and
(b) if
the exercise of the power or the performance of the function is dependent upon
the opinion, belief or state of mind of the Association — upon the
opinion, belief or state of mind of the delegate.
[Section 8 amended: No. 23 of 1998 s. 7, 16(1) and
17(1); No. 35 of 2003 s. 205 and 218.]
[Heading amended: No. 23 of 1998 s. 16(1) and
17(1); No. 35 of 2003 s. 200.]