231DMinisterial statement of expectations

231D Ministerial statement of expectations

[Section 231D Inserted by No. 9 of 2022, s. 17, Applied:01 Jul 2023]

(1)  The Minister, before 31 December in each year, is to give to the Registration Board a statement setting out the Minister’s expectations for the Board (a Ministerial statement of expectations) in relation to the period of 12 months commencing on 1 July of the next year (or other such period as may be determined by the Minister).

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

(3)  The Ministerial statement of expectations is not to –

(a) prevent the Registration Board from performing a function that it is required to perform or otherwise complying with any Act; or

(b) extend the functions or powers of the Registration Board; or

(c) seek to direct the Registration Board in relation to a decision made under the Act regarding an individual case.

(4)  The Registration Board must perform its functions and duties in a manner consistent with an applicable Ministerial statement of expectations.

(5)  The Minister, on his or her own motion or at the request of the Registration Board, may at any time amend a Ministerial statement of expectations.

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

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

(8)  The Minister may consult with the Registration Board in preparing a Ministerial statement of expectations and any amendment of a Ministerial statement of expectations.