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(3)  A planning authority may, by resolution, delegate any of its functions or powers under this Act other than this power of delegation to a person employed by the authority.

(4)  A delegation may be made either generally or as otherwise provided by the instrument of delegation.

(5)  Notwithstanding any delegation, a planning authority may continue to perform or exercise all or any of the functions or powers delegated.

(6)  A function or power performed or exercised by a delegate has the same effect as if performed or exercised by a planning authority.