16Ministerial statement of expectations

16 Ministerial statement of expectations

(1)  The Minister, by no later than 3 months before the beginning of any financial year, may give the Board a statement setting out the Minister's expectations for the Authority for that financial year (Ministerial statement of expectations).

(2)  In preparing a Ministerial statement of expectations, the Minister is to have regard to the Authority’s objectives, functions and powers.

(3)  A Ministerial statement of expectations is not to purport to exert control or influence over the content of events or activities conducted, promoted or supported by the Board.

(4)  The Board is to perform its responsibilities in respect of a financial year consistently with the applicable Ministerial statement of expectations.

(5)  The Minister, on his or her own motion or at the request of the Board, may at any time –

(a) amend a Ministerial statement of expectations; or

(b) revoke a Ministerial statement of expectations.

(6)  A Ministerial statement of expectations and any amendment or revocation of a statement of expectations is to be in writing and signed by the Minister.

(7)  An amendment to or revocation of a Ministerial statement of expectations takes effect on such day as is specified in the instrument of amendment or revocation.

(8)  The Minister and the Board must publish Ministerial statements of expectations as, either jointly or severally, they think fit.

(9)  The Minister must consult with the Board in preparing a Ministerial statement of expectations and any amendment or revocation of a Ministerial statement of expectations.