Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2011C00178:clause:2_188
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2011C00178
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 188
Character Range: 74655–75356

188  Subsections 138(2) and (3)
Repeal the subsections, substitute:

Delegation of section 38 powers and functions

 (2) The Electoral Commissioner may, in writing, delegate all or any of his or her powers and functions under section 38 to any of the following:
 (a) any officer;
 (b) any other member of the staff of the Electoral Commission.

Note: The definition of officer covers Australian Electoral Officers and Divisional Returning Officers, as well as various other people.

 (3) In exercising powers or performing functions delegated under subsection (2), the delegate must comply with any directions of the Electoral Commissioner.

Part 2—Transitional, application and saving provisions