Part 11Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority

Part 11 — Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority

Division 1 — The National Authority

224. National Authority 136

225. Functions of National Authority 136

226. National Authority may advise and seek guidance of Ministerial Council 138

227. Powers of National Authority 138

228. Co‑operation with participating jurisdictions and Commonwealth 139

229. National audit functions 140

Division 2 — The Board of the National Authority

Subdivision 1 — Establishment and responsibilities

230. National Authority Board 140

231. Responsibilities of Board 140

232. Membership of Board 141

Subdivision 2 — Members

233. Terms of office of members 142

234. Remuneration 142

235. Vacancy in the office of member 142

236. Acting positions 144

237. Leave of absence 145

238. Disclosure of conflict of interest 145

Subdivision 3 — Procedure of Board

239. General procedure 146

240. Quorum 146

241. Chief executive officer may attend meetings of the Board 147

242. Presiding member 147

243. Voting 147

244. Defects in appointment of members 147

245. Transaction of business by alternative means 148

246. Delegation by Board 148

247. Committees 149