136Controller’s functions

136 Controller’s functions (1) A controller must, so far as practicable, ensure the provision or continued provision of the utility service to which the appointment relates. (2) For that purpose, the controller may— (a) take control of the relevant operations of the utility; and (b) take control of the activities of an associate of the utility so far as they relate to the provision of the relevant utility services; and (c) have access to a network facility or other premises of the responsible utility or an associate, so far as is reasonable and necessary; and (d) give a written direction to a person to take stated action. Note 1 A provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function also gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act, s 196 and dict, pt 1, def entity). Note 2 For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.