150XMFunctions of the Board

#### 150XM Functions of the Board (1) The Board has the following functions: (a) to give advice, and make recommendations, to the CEO about the operational policies and strategies to be followed by the Safety Authority in the performance of its functions; (b) to give advice, and make recommendations, to: (i) the Commonwealth Minister; and (ii) a responsible State Minister; and (iii) the responsible Northern Territory Minister; and (iv) the body known as the Ministerial Council on Mineral and Petroleum Resources; about either or both of the following: (v) policy or strategic matters relating to the occupational health and safety of persons engaged in offshore petroleum operations; (vi) the performance by the Safety Authority of its functions; (c) such other functions (if any) as are specified in a written notice given by the Commonwealth Minister to the Chair of the Board. (2) A notice under paragraph (1)(c) is a disallowable instrument for the purposes of section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. (3) As soon as practicable after the Board gives advice, or makes recommendations, under paragraph (1)(b) to: (a) a responsible State Minister; or (b) the responsible Northern Territory Minister; or (c) the body known as the Ministerial Council on Mineral and Petroleum Resources; the Board must give the Commonwealth Minister a written copy of that advice or those recommendations.