What is the principle or maxim of delegatus non potest delgare?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Vrabec v. College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C., 2009 BCSC 675 (CanLII):
The principle or maxim of delegatus non potest delgare is a general rule that a body to whom authority has been delegated may not further delegate that authority. Nevertheless, the body may properly obtain information and opinions from others: Can-Du Air v. Canada (Minister of Transport) (1994), 76 F.T.R. 203, 25 Admin. L.R. (2d) 231 (F.C.T.D.).
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