Section 161 of Public Health Act CAP 242: Power and duties of officers of department
The Deputy Director of Medical Services, or any assistant director of medical services, medical officer of health, port health officer or medical officer of the department, may with the authority and on behalf of the Director of Medical Services discharge any of the duties or functions of the Director of Medical Services, and any duties imposed or powers conferred by this Act on medical officers of health, port health officers, district surgeons or medical officers may be carried out or exercised by the Director of Medical Services, the Deputy Director of Medical Services or any assistant director of medical services or medical officer designated by the Director of Medical Services for that purpose.
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