13Matters to be considered in preparation of corporate plan

13 Matters to be considered in preparation of corporate plan

When preparing a corporate plan under section 35 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, the members must consider the following matters: (a) the need for high standards of aviation safety; (b) the objectives and policies of the Commonwealth Government known to the Board; (c) any directions given by the Minister under section 16; (d) any payments made by the Commonwealth to AA to fund its search and rescue services; (e) the need to maintain a reasonable level of reserves, having regard to estimated future infrastructure requirements; (f) the need to earn a reasonable rate of return on AA’s assets (other than assets wholly or principally used in the provision of search and rescue services); (g) the expectation of the Commonwealth that AA will pay a reasonable dividend; (h) any other commercial considerations the Board thinks appropriate.