7BMinisterial statement of expectation

7B Ministerial statement of expectation

[Section 7B Inserted by No. 28 of 2009, s. 12, Applied:01 Sep 2009]

(1)  The Minister must provide the Commission with a ministerial statement of expectation by 31 January in each even-numbered year.

(2)  The ministerial statement of expectation is to specify the objectives of the Minister in respect of any matter relating to the functions of the Commission.

(3)  The ministerial statement of expectation –

(a) may not prevent the Commission from performing a function it is required to perform or otherwise complying with any Act; and

(b) may not extend the functions and powers of the Commission.

(4)  The Minister must consult with the Commission before preparing the ministerial statement of expectation.

(5)  The ministerial statement of expectation and any amendment to the ministerial statement of expectation is to be in writing and signed by the Minister.

(6)  The Minister may at any time, at his or her discretion or after receiving an application from the Commission –

(a) amend the ministerial statement of expectation; or

(b) revoke the ministerial statement of expectation and substitute another ministerial statement of expectation –

by providing the amendment or substituted ministerial statement of expectation to the Commission.

(7)  The ministerial statement of expectation, or an amendment to the ministerial statement of expectation, takes effect on a day specified in it, being a day not earlier than the day on which it is provided to the Commission.

(8)  The Commission is to make the ministerial statement of expectation, as in force from time to time, available to the public on its website.