14.2.1 According to Section 8 of the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act, the Minister of Public Works and Government Services may delegate "... any of the Minister's powers, duties or functions under this Act to an appropriate minister for any period and under any terms and conditions that the Minister considers suitable."
14.2.2 Deleted.
14.2.3 Deleted.
14.2.4 The dollar limits in the Treasury Board Contracts Directive, as well as all policies and guidelines concerning the acquisition of materiel, apply only after a contracting authority has received appropriate procurement authority from the Minister of Public Works and Government Services.
14.2.5 The management of materiel is the responsibility of user departments. Policies governing materiel management, including EDP materiel, are contained in the appropriate Treasury Board policies.