Section 5

In his exercise of any functions and powers conferred or in his performance of any duties imposed by this Act, the Commissioner shall not be subject to section 5 of the Federal Capital Act 1960; and any provisions in that Act referring to the Lembaga Penasihat Kuala

Lumpur established under the said section 5 shall not apply to the

Commissioner in his exercising of the functions and powers and in his performance of his duties under this Act.

Where by or under this Act the Commissioner is empowered to exercise any powers or to perform any duties, he may in writing delegate subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be specified in such written delegation, the exercise of such powers or the performance of such duties to any person described by name or office:

Provided that nothing in this subsection shall apply to any power to make subsidiary legislation conferred upon the Commissioner by or under this Act.

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Where the Commissioner delegates the exercise of any powers or the performance of any duties to any person pursuant to subsection (3), the person so delegated shall in this Act be referred to as an authorized officer.

The Commissioner may appoint with the approval of the

Minister and subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment, agents to transact any business or to do any act required to be transacted or done in the execution of his functions, powers and duties or for the better carrying into effect the purpose of this Act; and the agent so appointed shall in this Act be referred to as the authorized agent.

Functions of the Commissioner