102Failure by board to exercise functions diligently

102 Failure by board to exercise functions diligently (1) If the Minister is not satisfied that the board is exercising its functions diligently, the Minister may, in writing— (a) tell the board that the Minister is not satisfied that the board is exercising its functions diligently; and (b) give the board reasons why the Minister is not satisfied; and (c) give the board at least 14 days after the day the notice is given to the board to make representations to the Minister about the Note The functions of the board are set out in s 91. (2) If, after considering any representations made by the board within the time set out in the notice, the Minister is not satisfied that the board is exercising its functions diligently, the Minister may, in writing, tell the board what it must do for the Minister to be satisfied. (3) A regulation may prescribe matters that the Minister must or may take into consideration in deciding for this section whether the board is exercising its functions diligently. Note The power of appointment includes the power to suspend or end the appointment (see Legislation Act, s 208). Note The board is a territory authority and as such is subject to separate financial and governance requirements under the Financial Management Act 1996, pt 8 and pt 9.