Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
648Functions of the Centre Board
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648 Functions of the Centre Board
The functions of the Centre Board are—
(a) to determine the strategic direction and priorities of the Centre; and
(b) to establish a governance framework for the Centre and to monitor the Centre's compliance with that governance framework; and
(c) to prepare strategic plans and statements of priorities for the Centre; and
(d) to advise the Minister and the Health Secretary of any significant decisions of the Centre Board and any issues of public concern or risk that affect or may affect the Centre; and
S. 648(e) amended by No. 11/2026 s. 102(a).
(e) to monitor the performance of the Centre and the Director; and
(f) to determine, in consultation with the Health Secretary, priorities for research in the field of mental health and wellbeing; and
(g) to establish committees to assist or advise the Centre Board in performing any of its functions; and
S. 648(h) amended by No. 11/2026 s. 102(b).
(h) to determine standards and indicators to assess the Director's performance of their duties.