Constitution of The BahamasIn briefLets the Governor-General, on the Public Service Commission's advice, pass some Article 108 powers to named public officers, except for the senior posts in Article 109.
The Governor-General acting in accordance with the advice of the Public Service Commission, may by directions given by instrument under the Public Seal delegate, to such extent and subject to such conditions as may be specified in those directions, the powers vested in him by Article 108 of this Constitution (other than powers to make appointments to the office referred to in Article 109 of this Constitution and to remove or exercise disciplinary control over persons holding or acting in such offices) to such public officers as may be so specified.
The Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Public Service Commission, may delegate (pass on) the powers given to him by Article 108 of this Constitution to the public officers named in directions issued by instrument under the Public Seal (a formal written document sealed with the official seal of The Bahamas). The directions may limit how far the powers are delegated and may set conditions. The Governor-General cannot delegate the power to appoint people to the offices referred to in Article 109 of this Constitution, or the power to remove or discipline people holding or acting in those offices.