16Determinations by Director

16 Determinations by Director

(1)  The Director may, in writing –

(a) determine a matter that is specified in this Act as a matter in respect of which a determination may be made; and

(b) amend or revoke a determination made under paragraph (a) .

(2)  The Director, before making a determination under subsection (1) , is to consult with any person who the Director considers may have an interest in the content of the determination.

(3)  The Director must ensure that copies of a determination made under subsection (1)(a) or amended under subsection (1)(b) , that has not been revoked under subsection (1)(b) , are –

(a) made available for viewing by the public on a website of the Department in accordance with subsection (5) ; and

(b) made available, during ordinary business hours, for viewing or purchase by a member of the public at offices of the Director; and

(c) if the Director thinks fit, made available, during ordinary business hours, for viewing by a member of the public in another manner, if any, as determined by the Director.

(4)  The Director must ensure that notice of the revocation of a determination under subsection (1)(b) is –

(a) placed on a website of the Department for at least 12 months after the day on which the revocation takes effect; and

(b) if the Director thinks fit, given to members of the public in the manner that is determined by the Director.

(5)  A determination of a matter by the Director under this section is of no effect at a relevant time if a copy of the determination is not made available, at that time, for viewing by the public on a website of the Department.