(1) The System Operator may, by writing, delegate one or more of his or her functions and powers to any of the following:
(a) an APS employee in the Department;
(b) the Chief Executive Medicare.
(2) Despite subsection (1), the System Operator must not delegate the function referred to in paragraph 15(l) (advising the Minister).
(3) If the System Operator is not the Secretary, the System Operator may only delegate a function or power of the System Operator:
(a) to an APS employee in the Department--with the agreement of the Secretary; and
(b) to the Chief Executive Medicare--with the agreement of the Chief Executive Medicare.
(4) Each of the following must comply with any written directions of the System Operator:
(a) a delegate;
(b) if the Chief Executive Medicare delegates under subsection 8AC(3) of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 a function delegated to him or her under this section--a subdelegate.