Part 2: Oversight Arrangements Section 8: Delegation of functions
This section gives the IPC the ability to delegate the exercise their functions to a DIPC, in addition to other JCs, and specifies the scope of delegations to DIPCs and (JCs). This is achieved by amending section 227(8) and inserting new subsections (8A) - (8D).
	Section 8(2) inserts subsection (8A) into section 227 IPA, which specifies that certain personal functions conferred on the IPC, such as deciding an appeal against, or a review of, a decision made by a JC, may only be delegated to DIPCs when the IPC is unable or unavailable to exercise their functions for any reason.
	Subsection (8B) of section 227 clarifies that the IPC’s functions, as listed in subsection (8A) may not be delegated to JCs who are not DIPCs.
	Subsection (8C) of section 227 clarifies that the IPC’s functions, as listed in subsection (6A) [appointment of DIPCs] may not be delegated.
	Subsection (8D) of section 227 specifies that where there are two DIPCs, the power under section 227(8)(a) may be used to delegate to one DIPC the function of the IPC in deciding an appeal against, or a review of, a decision made by the other DIPC.
	Subsection (10A) of section 227 specifies that where the exercise of the IPCs functions under section 227(8)(c) (deciding an appeal against, or a review of, a decision made by a JC is delegated to DIPCs and the DIPC decides the appeal or review, no further appeal or request for a further review may be made to the IPC in relation to the decision of the DIPC.