11Functions of Board

11 Functions of Board (1) The Board has the following functions: (a) to administer the scheme of registration under Part 4; (b) to make recommendations to the Minister in relation to the minimum qualifications and other requirements for registration; (c) to grant, if satisfied it is appropriate to do so, authorisation to a person to employ an unregistered person as a teacher; (d) to accredit teacher education courses and liaise with institutions providing accredited education courses; (e) to liaise with the Agency administering the Education Act 2015 in relation to strategic priorities for professional development of teachers in the Territory;

Teacher Registration (Northern Territory) Act 2004 9 (ea) to promote the professional development of teachers in the Territory and approve a framework for the professional development of teachers; (f) to develop and approve professional teaching standards and other professional standards; (g) to develop and maintain a code of professional ethics for the teaching profession; (h) to liaise with employers of teachers in the Territory in relation to developing the competencies of teachers during the early stages of the teachers' careers; (i) to research and promote best practice in teaching in the Territory; (ia) to support, recognise and certify quality teaching and educational leadership in the Territory; (j) to deal with complaints about teachers, hold preliminary investigations and inquiries in relation to teachers and take disciplinary action under Part 6; (k) to prosecute offences against this Act. (2) In addition, the Board has those functions imposed on it by this or any other Act or that are prescribed.