Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00128:section:138
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00128
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 138
Character Range: 285511–286155

138  Delegation by Electoral Commissioner
 (1) The Electoral Commissioner may, in writing, delegate all or any of his or her powers or functions under this Act, other than the powers and functions conferred by sections 41A, 42, 43 and 144A, 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.
 (2) In exercising powers or performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the Electoral Commissioner.