Section 6

The Secretary General to the Treasury may delegate any of his powers, duties or functions under this Act, other than the powers under sections 14, 26 and 45, to any officer under his purview subject to such conditions, limitations or restrictions as he thinks fit, and shall give such directions as may be necessary to secure the proper exercise or performance of such powers, duties or functions.

Any delegation under this section shall not preclude the

Secretary General to the Treasury himself from exercising or performing at any time any of the delegated powers, duties or functions.

The Secretary General to the Treasury shall exercise due diligence and have in place adequate process and procedures to avoid conflict of interest when exercising his powers, discharging his duties and performing his functions under this Act and in accordance with any instructions or circulars issued under this Act.

The Secretary General to the Treasury shall carry out all such activities and do all such things as are necessary or advantageous and proper for the administration of this Act, or for such other purpose consistent with this Act as may be directed by the Minister in accordance with this Act.

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Duties and powers of controlling officer