71Approval of proposed expenditure by a Minister

#### 71 Approval of proposed expenditure by a Minister (1) A Minister must not approve a proposed expenditure of relevant money unless the Minister is satisfied, after making reasonable inquiries, that the expenditure would be a proper use of relevant money. (2) If a Minister approves a proposed expenditure of relevant money, the Minister must: (a) record the terms of the approval in writing as soon as practicable after giving the approval; and (b) comply with any other requirements prescribed by the rules in relation to approvals of proposed expenditure. (3) For a Parliamentary Department, the references in subsection (1) or (2) to a Minister are references to: (a) a Presiding Officer, for expenditure for which he or she alone is responsible; and (b) the Presiding Officers jointly, for expenditure for which they are jointly responsible.