Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2007A00115:clause:1_16j
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2007A00115
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 16J
Character Range: 10419–11401

16J  Delegation by Commission

 (1) The Commission may, by resolution, delegate all or any of its functions or powers under this Act to a Commissioner.

Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.

 (2) In exercising a delegated function or power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Commission.

 (3) The delegation continues in force despite a change in the constitution of the Commission.

 (4) The delegation may be varied or revoked by resolution of the Commission (whether or not there has been a change in the constitution of the Commission).

 (5) A certificate signed by the Chair stating any matter with respect to the delegation is prima facie evidence of the matter.

 (6) A document purporting to be a certificate mentioned in subsection (5) is taken to be such a certificate and to have been duly given unless the contrary is established.

Division 5—Directions by the Minister