Carers (Recognition) Act 2008
sec.13Minister may give directions
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sec.13 Minister may give directions
The council must perform its functions subject to— the general direction and control of the Minister; and any specific written directions given to it by the Minister. Without limiting subsection (1) (b) , a direction under that provision may require the council to give the Minister, or provide the Minister with access to, information in its possession about a matter or class of matter specified in the direction. If the council is given a written direction, the council must publish the direction in its next annual report. (sec.13-ssec.1) The council must perform its functions subject to— the general direction and control of the Minister; and any specific written directions given to it by the Minister. (sec.13-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) (b) , a direction under that provision may require the council to give the Minister, or provide the Minister with access to, information in its possession about a matter or class of matter specified in the direction. (sec.13-ssec.3) If the council is given a written direction, the council must publish the direction in its next annual report.
- (a) the general direction and control of the Minister; and
- (b) any specific written directions given to it by the Minister.