Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01239:reg:143
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01239
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 143
Character Range: 185679–186645

143  Delegation by Merit Protection Commissioner
 (1) The Merit Protection Commissioner may, in writing, delegate any of the Merit Protection Commissioner's powers or functions under this instrument (other than this section) to:
 (a) an APS employee made available to the Merit Protection Commissioner by an Agency Head; or
 (b) a Parliamentary Service employee made available to the Merit Protection Commissioner by the Secretary of the Department in which the employee is employed.
 (2) The Merit Protection Commissioner must not delegate a power or function to an APS employee or a Parliamentary Service employee unless the Merit Protection Commissioner is reasonably satisfied that the employee has the appropriate work‑related qualities to exercise the power or perform the function (as the case requires).
 (3) A person exercising powers or functions under a delegation under this section must comply with any directions of the Merit Protection Commissioner.