23Power of Secretary to provide funds

23 Power of Secretary to provide funds S. 23(1) amended by No. 6/2024 s. 72. (1) Subject to the approval of the Minister and having regard to the objects of this Part and, where relevant, the purposes of a community-based child and family service, the Secretary may allocate funds to any community-based child and family service provider, municipal council, or non-government agency out of money available for the purpose. (2) The Secretary may allocate funds under subsection (1) to be used for such purposes and subject to such conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate.