Fire Service Act 1979
73CContents of ministerial charter
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73C Contents of ministerial charter
[Section 73C Inserted by No. 20 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]
(1) A ministerial charter is to specify the broad policy expectations of the Minister for the Commission.
(2) A ministerial charter may limit the functions and powers of the Commission and the performance and exercise of those functions and powers, but –
(a) may not prevent the Commission from performing a function it is required to perform or otherwise complying with this or any Act; and
(b) may not extend the functions and powers of the Commission.