48   Delegation of functions

(1)  The Director-General may delegate to an authorised body or person any of the Director-General’s functions under this Act other than this power of delegation.

(2)  The Minister may delegate to an authorised body or person:

(a)  any of the Minister’s functions under this Act (other than this power of delegation), and

(b)  any of the Minister’s functions under the EPA Act as consent authority in relation to a development application for consent to clear native vegetation.

(3)  In this section, authorised body or person means:

(a)  a catchment management authority or other government agency, or

(b)  any statutory officer or member of staff of a government agency.