96Functions and powers

96 Functions and powers (1) The Electrical Safety Regulator has the following functions: (a) to support the activities of the Board and its committees; (b) to act as the chairperson of the Board; (c) to advise the Minister on electrical safety matters generally; (d) to report on the operation and effectiveness of this Act; (e) to monitor and enforce compliance with this Act; (f) to provide advice and information on electrical safety to the holders of licences and to the community; (g) to administer licences;

Electrical Safety Act 2022 62 (h) to give approvals and authorisations for the purposes of this Act; (i) any other function conferred on the Electrical Safety Regulator under this Act or any other Act. (2) The Electrical Safety Regulator must act independently when making a decision under this Act but is otherwise subject to direction in the person's capacity as a public sector employee.