Commonwealth Numbered Acts

Archives Act 1983 No. 79 of 1983 - SECT 7

PART III-THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL AND STAFF OF THE ARCHIVES

7. (1) There shall be a Director-General of the Australian Archives, who shall
hold office under the Public Service Act 1922.

(2) The Director-General, in addition to exercising powers or performing
duties expressly conferred or imposed on him by this Act, may, in the name of
the Archives, exercise any powers and perform any duties that are by this Act
expressed to be conferred or imposed on the Archives.

(3) The Minister may give directions, not inconsistent with this Act, to the
Director-General in relation to the exercise of his powers, and the
performance of his duties, under this Act.