REFERENDUM (MACHINERY PROVISIONS) ACT 1984 - SECT 138 Delegation by Electoral Commissioner

REFERENDUM (MACHINERY PROVISIONS) ACT 1984 - SECT 138

  (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.