38Ministerial directions

#### 38 Ministerial directions 38 Ministerial directions > > (1) If the Minister is satisfied that it is desirable in the public interest to do so, the Minister may, by notice in writing to the Authority, give directions with respect to the functions of the Authority. > > > (2) The Minister cannot give a direction under this section with respect to the Authority’s functions under section 49. > > > (3) The Authority must comply with any direction given under this section by the Minister. > > > (4) The Authority must include in its annual report particulars of each direction given under this section during the year to which the report relates. > > > (5) Except as provided by this section, the Authority is not, in the exercise of its functions, subject to the control and direction of the Minister. > > **s 38:** Am 2012 No 54, Sch 3.2 \[5\]–\[8\]. Subst 2015 No 19, Sch 8 \[4\]. Am 2017 No 10, Sch 5.10 \[3\].