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Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013
23Power in relation to arrangements and commitments
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23 Power in relation to arrangements and commitments
(1) The accountable authority of a non‑corporate Commonwealth entity may, on behalf of the Commonwealth: (a) enter into arrangements relating to the affairs of the entity; and (b) vary and administer those arrangements. (2) An arrangement includes a contract, agreement, deed or understanding. (3) The accountable authority of a non‑corporate Commonwealth entity may, on behalf of the Commonwealth, approve a commitment of relevant money for which the accountable authority is responsible.