9Duties

#### 9 Duties (1) The CEO must perform his or her functions under subsection 8(1) in such a manner as will best assist in the development of trade between Australia and foreign countries. (2) In performing his or her functions, the CEO must: (a) comply with any directions given to the CEO under section 10; and (b) have regard to the need to provide services as efficiently and economically as possible; and (c) in relation to his or her functions under subsection 8(1), have regard to: (i) the desirability of improving and extending the range and accessibility of advice, assistance and financial support available (whether through the Commission and the CEO or otherwise) to persons involved, or likely to be involved, either directly or indirectly, in trade between Australia and foreign countries; and (ii) Australia’s obligations under international agreements.