8Minister's power to initiate Codes

8 Minister's power to initiate Codes

(1)  If the Minister is satisfied that there is a need for a particular Code, or a variation of a Code, the Minister may invite interested parties, or a representative group of interested parties, to develop the required Code or variation and submit it for the Minister's approval under section 5 .

(2)  If the required Code or variation is not submitted to the Minister within 9 months of the invitation, the Minister in his or her absolute discretion may –

(a) develop the Code or variation with or without further reference to any interested parties; and

(b) notwithstanding section 6 , approve the Code or variation as so developed.