614Powers of the Institute

614 Powers of the Institute

(1) The Institute has the power to do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, or as incidental to, the performance of its functions.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Institute may—

(a) enter into arrangements for services provided by the Institute; and

(b) impose fees and charges for the provision of services; and

(c) seek and accept funds from any person for the purposes of performing its functions.

(3) In performing its functions and exercising its powers, the Institute must have regard to—

(a) the needs and views of—

(i) persons receiving mental health and wellbeing services and related services provided by the Institute; and

(ii) the communities served by the Institute; and

(iii) providers of mental health and wellbeing services and related services; and

(iv) any other relevant persons; and

(b) the need to ensure that the Institute uses its resources in an effective and efficient manner; and

(c) the need to ensure that the Institute continuously strives—

(i) to improve the quality and safety of the services it provides; and

(ii) to promote innovation.

(4) In performing its functions and exercising its powers, the Institute must comply with the duty of candour.