53Ministerial directions

53 Ministerial directions

(1) The Minister may—

(a) give directions to the Authority in relation to the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers; and

(b) give directions to the Authority in relation to the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers as a committee of management appointed under section 14 of the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 or section 50(3) of the Forests Act 1958.

(2) The Minister must give the Authority at least 14 days' written notice of the Minister's intention to give the Authority a direction under subsection (1).

(3) The Authority must comply with a direction received under subsection (1).

(4) The Authority must publish a direction—

(a) in the Government Gazette; and

(b) on its Internet site.

(5) The Authority must publish a summary of a direction in its annual report.