(1)
A National Controller can be—
appointed by the Director; and
delegated the Director’s functions and powers under sections 8(2)(h) and 9(2)(a) of the Act.
(2)
If appointed,—
a National Controller,—
during the state of a national emergency, directs, controls, and co-ordinates, for the purposes of civil defence emergency management, the use of resources made available under this plan; and
during a civil defence emergency of national significance, co-ordinates national resources to support the local response; and
a National Controller co-ordinates international operational support with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
(3)
If a National Controller is not appointed the Director retains the powers under sections 8(2)(h) and 9(2)(a) of the Act.