Can an agency head delegate their power to waive citizenship or conditionally engage a non-citizen?
The PS Act (section 78) allows for an agency head to delegate their powers and functions, including the decision to waive citizenship, to another person in the agency. These powers are usually delegated to all SES staff in the agency (although they can be delegated to other staff in the agency). See the booklet Delegations for additional information.
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