Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00903:reg:17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00903
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 17
Character Range: 13006–13902

17  Delegation by Chief of the Defence Force
 (1) The Chief of the Defence Force may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Chief of the Defence Force's powers or functions under this instrument (except those under this section, or section 18) to the following:
 (a) an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Rear Admiral or a higher rank;
 (b) an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Major General or a higher rank;
 (c) an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Air Vice‑Marshal or a higher rank;
 (d) an SES employee who holds an SES Band 2 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department.
Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.
 (2) In performing a delegated function or exercising a delegated power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Chief of the Defence Force.