Which official has the authority to appoint deputy directors?

• A. The Registrar.
• B. The Minister.
• C. The Director.
• D. The Cemetery Owner.

Answer: (C)

The ability to appoint deputy directors rests with the person who leads and administers the regulator. The Director is the official responsible for managing the regulator’s day-to-day operations and can delegate authority to appoint deputies to assist with enforcing the Act, issuing licenses, and overseeing compliance. This structure keeps the regulatory machine running smoothly when the Director is unavailable and ensures clear lines of authority within the organization.

The Registrar handles specific regulatory functions like registration, but the power to name deputy directors is not typically theirs. The Minister sets policy and can appoint the head of the regulator, but internal appointments such as deputy directors are usually delegated to the Director. The cemetery owner is not involved in the regulator’s staffing decisions.