Exercise of functions of a departmentC14
1
The functions of a department shall at all times be exercised subject to the direction and control of the Minister.
2
Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), the Minister may in pursuance of that paragraph—
a
distribute the business of a department among the officers of the department in such manner as he thinks fit;
b
by Minute laid before the Assembly assign any specified functions of the department to such officers of the department as he may determine under such designation as he may determine.
3
Subject to the provisions of this Order, any functions of a department may be exercised by—
a
the Minister; or
b
a senior officer of the department.
4
Subject to paragraph (5), in carrying out its functions a department shall adopt and use the name and seal of the department.
5
The Minister may authorise the use of a special designation by any officers to whom any functions have been assigned under paragraph (2)(b).
6
Nothing in this Order affects the operation of any statutory provision or rule of law which authorises or requires any functions of a department to be exercised in a particular manner or by particular persons.