(1) The Minister may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Minister's functions or powers under this Act to:
(a) the Secretary of the Department; or
(b) an SES employee or acting SES employee in the Department.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to the Minister's power to make rules under section 188 or to prepare and publish a Minister's priority list.
(3) In exercising powers or functions under a delegation, the delegate must comply with any directions of the Minister.