Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Act 2013 (146 of 2013)

Schedule 7   Delegations and directions

Part 1   Delegations

Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997

1   Section 70

Repeal the section, substitute:

70 Delegations

(1) The Minister may, in writing, delegate all or any of his or her powers and functions under this Act (other than section 69) to:

(a) the Secretary; or

(b) an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an SES Band 1 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department.

(2) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate all or any of his or her powers under this Act (other than section 49) to an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an SES Band 1 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department.