Rural Assistance Act 1989
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10 Functions of Board
10 Functions of Board
(1) The Board has the following functions—
(a) to advise the Minister on the provision of assistance under this Act,
(b) to report to the Minister at least annually on—
(i) the effectiveness of programs of assistance implemented under this Act in meeting the Government’s objectives for those programs, and
(ii) the performance of the Authority in the delivery of assistance under programs implemented or administered under this Act,
(c) to determine the general policies of the Authority including by means of the setting of guidelines for the implementation of particular programs of assistance under this Act.
(2) In exercising those functions, the Board shall, as far as practicable, ensure that the activities of the Authority are carried out properly and efficiently.
s 10: Am 2000 No 79, Sch 1 [5] [6].