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Australian Research Council Act 2001
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#### 40B CEO to act in accordance with directions of Board
(1) The Board may give written directions to the CEO about the performance of the CEO’s functions, which may include a direction to provide advice to the Minister on the priorities, strategies and policies for the ARC.
(2) The CEO must comply with a direction under subsection (1).
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to the extent that the direction relates to the CEO’s performance of functions or exercise of powers under the Public Service Act 1999 in relation to the ARC.
(4) A direction under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.