Children Act, 2001

Delegation by principal probation and welfare officer.

262.—(1) The principal probation and welfare officer may, in writing, delegate to a named officer of the probation and welfare service of a specified grade, position or description any specified function of the principal probation and welfare officer under this Act and may revoke the delegation.

(2) The delegation of a function under this section is without prejudice to the right of the principal probation and welfare officer to continue to exercise the function.

(3) The performance of any function delegated under this section shall be subject to the general superintendence and control of the principal probation and welfare officer and to such limitations (if any) as may be specified in the instrument of delegation or at any time thereafter.