10Power of Minister to give directions

#### 10 Power of Minister to give directions (1) The Minister may give to the CEO, in writing, such directions with respect to the performance of his or her functions, and the exercise of his or her powers, under this Act, as appear to the Minister to be necessary. > Note: A direction under this section is included in the annual report: see section 92. (3) Nothing in subsection (1) shall be construed as empowering the Minister to determine that the CEO should deal in a particular manner with a particular person, or with a particular application, grant agreement or grant, under the Export Market Development Grants Act 1997. (4) A direction given by the Minister under subsection (1) must not prejudicially affect an application made, or grant agreement entered into, under the Export Market Development Grants Act 1997. (5) This section does not affect the operation of any other provision of this Act or of any other Act that confers a power upon the Minister to give directions to the CEO. (6) A direction under this section is not a legislative instrument.