SQE The EAA and licensing question: Authority delegate to a committee

EAA SQEThe EAA and licensing

Which of the following may the Authority delegate to a committee, the Chief Executive Officer or another officer under section 9 of the Estate Agents Ordinance? (i) Considering applications for the grant of licences. (ii) Appointing a committee under section 8. (iii) Making regulations under section 56. (iv) Considering complaints against licensees.

A (i), (ii) and (iv) only
B (ii) and (iii) only
C (i) and (iv) only
D (i), (iii) and (iv) only

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Answer: C. (i) and (iv) only

Answer: (i) and (iv) only. (i) True. It is not an excluded function; in practice the Licensing Committee handles licence applications. (ii) False. The appointment of a committee under section 8 cannot be delegated. (iii) False. The power to make regulations under section 56 cannot be delegated. (iv) True. It is not an excluded function; in practice complaints are referred to the Disciplinary Committee under section 29. Rule: the Authority may delegate any function except the power to delegate, the appointment of committees, and its regulation-making powers (including section 56). Source: Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511), ss.9(1) and 9(3); s.29; as at Oct 2026

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Candidates assume everything can be delegated; appointing committees and making regulations stay with the Authority.

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