14Authority may join any body formed for improvement of railways

##### 14. Authority may join any body formed for improvement of railways (1) Subject to this Act and to the prior approval of the Minister, the Authority may — (a) become a member of or shareholder in; and (b) contribute funds to, any body whether incorporated or not (the body) that — (c) has its principal office within the Commonwealth; and (d) has among its principal objects the improvement of railway systems within the Commonwealth. (2) The chief executive officer or any other officer of the Authority authorised in writing by the chief executive officer may represent the Authority or hold office on the body but any authorisation given under this subsection is revocable by the chief executive officer. (3) Within any constraints that the Minister may impose, the Authority may — (a) take part in any activities of the body; and (b) carry out any function, investigation and research for or on behalf of the body either alone or in association with any other person appointed by the body; and (c) contribute to the cost of any activity carried on by the body or by any person on its behalf. [Section 14 inserted: No. 31 of 2003 s. 105.]