172Functions of Board

172 Functions of Board

172 Functions of Board

(1) The Board has the following functions—

(a) to oversee the procurement of goods and services by and for government agencies,

(b) to develop and implement procurement policies,

(c) to issue directions or policies under section 175 that apply to government agencies,

(d) to monitor compliance by government agencies with the requirements of this Part (including Board directions or policies),

(e) to investigate and deal with complaints about the procurement activities of government agencies,

(f) to develop appropriate procurement and business intelligence systems for use by government agencies,

(g) to collect, analyse and publish data and statistics in relation to the procurement of goods and services by and for government agencies,

(h) such other functions as are conferred or imposed on the Board by or under this or any other Act.

(2) The Board has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, the exercise of its functions.

(3) The Board is to exercise its functions in accordance with any applicable Government-wide procurement policies.

s 172: Am 2013 No 40, Sch 6.7 [1]. Ins 2013 No 40, Sch 6.7 [8] (transferred from the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002 No 43, sec 145). Am 2018 No 72, Sch 1[2].