(1) Where these rules refer to an act being done by the court office or require or permit the performance of an act of a formal or administrative character, that act may be performed by member of the court staff authorized generally or individually in writing by the Chief Justice.
(2) Where these rules expressly so provide, any other functions of the court may be carried out by a member of the court staff authorized in writing by the Chief Justice.
(3) If a step may be taken by a member of the court staff —
(a) that person may consult a judge, master or registrar before taking the step; and
(b) that step may be taken by a judge, master or registrar instead of a member of the court staff.