Section 7 — Delegation by the Commander
Extent: E+W+S+N.I.
This version in force from 2026-01-05
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) The functions conferred on the Commander by this Chapter may be exercised by any civil servant authorised by the Commander for that purpose.
(2) An authorisation given for the purposes of this section may provide that a function may be exercised—
(a) wholly or to a limited extent;
(b) generally or in particular cases or areas;
(c) unconditionally or subject to conditions.
(3) An authorisation given for the purposes of this section—
(a) may specify its duration,
(b) may specify or describe the person authorised,
(c) may be varied or revoked at any time by the Commander, and
(d) does not prevent the Commander from exercising the function to which the authorisation relates.
(4) Anything done or omitted to be done by or in relation to a person authorised under this section in, or in connection with, the exercise or purported exercise of the function concerned is to be treated for all purposes as done or omitted to be done by or in relation to the Commander.