10General powers of Commissioner

10 General powers of Commissioner

(1)  The Commissioner has power to do such things (other than employ persons) as the Commissioner considers necessary or convenient for, or in connection with, the exercise or performance of any power or function conferred or imposed on the Commissioner by this or any other Act.

(2)  In exercising the Commissioner’s powers under this Act, the Commissioner –

(a) is to have regard to the Standards; and

(b) may seek the advice of Tasracing or such other persons as the Commissioner thinks fit.

(3)  The following payments may be used for the purposes of the Commissioner:

(a) payments received under this Act, for and on behalf of the Crown;

(b) such other payments as the Minister may approve.