29Purpose and functions of board

29 Purpose and functions of board (1) The purpose of the board, through the exercise of its functions, is to provide strategic direction in relation to procurement for the Territory. (2) The functions of the board are— (a) to review— (i) procurements of a kind prescribed by regulation; and (ii) government procurement practices; and Note Government procurement practices are practices, policies or procedures to be used by Territory entities for undertaking procurements (see s 43 (1)). (b) if required, to make recommendations, in writing, to Territory entities in relation to procurements reviewed under paragraph (a) (i); (c) if appropriate, endorse government procurement practices reviewed under paragraph (a) (ii); and (d) to recommend that the Minister give a direction about government procurement practices to Territory entities under section 43; and (e) to provide advice to the Minister on any issue relevant to procurements by Territory entities or the operation of this Act; and

(f) to exercise any other function given to the board under this Act or any other territory law. Note A provision of a law that gives an entity a function also gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act, s 196).