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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Purposes, principles, and duties - General duties

7A: Delegations made under clauses 2 and 3 of Schedule 6 of Public Service Act 2020 to social workers

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"When the boss gives jobs to social workers, there are rules to follow"

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When the chief executive gives some of their jobs or powers to a social worker under clauses 2 and 3 of Schedule 6 of the Public Service Act 2020, there are some rules to follow. You can read about clauses 2 and 3 of Schedule 6 of the Public Service Act 2020 on the New Zealand legislation website. The social worker cannot give those jobs or powers to someone else.

If the chief executive gives a social worker some jobs or powers, section 7F also applies to that situation, you can read about section 7F to learn more. The chief executive's jobs or powers are part of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. You can learn more about the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and how it works.

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7B: Delegations made under clauses 2 and 3 of Schedule 6 of Public Service Act 2020 to persons who are not social workers, or

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Part 1Purposes, principles, and duties
General duties

7ADelegations made under clauses 2 and 3 of Schedule 6 of Public Service Act 2020 to social workers

  1. A delegation made under clauses 2 and 3 of Schedule 6 of the Public Service Act 2020 by the chief executive of any of the functions or powers in the Act to a social worker is subject to this section.

  2. Despite clause 2(3) of that schedule, a social worker may not subdelegate any functions or powers delegated to them.

  3. Section 7F applies to any delegation made to a social worker.

Notes
  • Section 7A: inserted, on , by section 7 of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Advocacy, Workforce, and Age Settings) Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 98).
  • Section 7A heading: amended, on , by section 135 of the Public Service Act 2020 (2020 No 40).
  • Section 7A(1): amended, on , by section 135 of the Public Service Act 2020 (2020 No 40).
  • Section 7A(2): amended, on , by section 135 of the Public Service Act 2020 (2020 No 40).
  • Section 7A(2): amended, on , by section 137 of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Oranga Tamariki) Legislation Act 2017 (2017 No 31).