Instrument Of General Authorisations - Service Delivery - 27 July 2020.

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This instrument authorises ATO Service Delivery staff to exercise powers, duties and functions delegated to the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation for Service Delivery as of 27 July 2020. Melinda Smith, Chief Service Delivery Officer and Deputy Commissioner, granted these authorisations to persons working in or exercising functions related to Service Delivery, enabling them to act in the name of the Deputy Commissioner. The authorisations cover powers and functions under taxation laws listed in Schedule 1 and Appendix 1 of the Commissioner's Instrument, subject to specified exceptions and limitations detailed in Schedules 2-9. The instrument ratifies prior exercise of these authorised powers and requires compliance with any relevant directions. This is an internal administrative delegation document establishing the framework for operational decision-making within ATO's service delivery function.