Sch 1Provisions applying to the electricity corporations

Schedule 1—Provisions applying to the electricity corporations

Sch. 1 cl. 1 amended by No. 53/1994 ss 22(a)(b), 23(2)(a).

1 Delegation

An electricity corporation may, by instrument under its official seal, delegate to—

(a) a director; or

(b) an officer of the corporation by name or the holder of an office within the corporation; or

(c) the members of a committee established by the corporation; or

(d) with the consent of the Minister, any other person—

any power of the corporation, other than—

(e) this power of delegation; and

(f) any power to make by-laws; and

(g) any power to set a tariff or make or levy rates; and

(h) any other power that is prescribed for the purposes of this clause.

Sch. 1 cl. 2 amended by No. 53/1994 s. 22(c)(d).

2 Board of directors

(1) There shall be a board of directors of each electricity corporation consisting of not less than 3, and not more than 9, directors appointed in accordance with this Act.

(2) A board—

(a) is responsible for the management of the affairs of the electricity corporation; and

(b) may exercise the powers of the electricity corporation.

3 Constitution of board

The board of directors of an electricity corporation shall consist of—

(a) a chairperson;

(b) if there is a chief executive officer of the corporation, the chief executive officer;

(c) subject to clause 2, such number of general directors as the Minister and Treasurer determine.

Sch. 1 cl. 4 amended by No. 53/1994 s. 22(f)(g).

4 Appointment of directors

(1) The chairperson and other directors of an electricity corporation, other than the chief executive officer, shall be appointed by the Governor in Council, having regard to the expertise necessary for the corporation, other than the chief executive officer, to achieve its objectives.

Sch. 1 cl. 4(2) amended by No. 46/1998
s. 7(Sch. 1), substituted by No. 108/2004 s. 117(1) (Sch. 3 item 63.2).

(2) The Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 5 of that Act) does not apply to a director of an electricity corporation in respect of the office of director.

5 Terms and conditions of appointment

(1) A director of an electricity corporation appointed under clause 4 shall be appointed for such term, not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re‑appointment.