307Power of Minister to give directions

307 Power of Minister to give directions S. 307(1) amended by Nos 62/1995 s. 17, 85/2006 s. 125(1), substituted by No. 32/2010 s. 69. (1) The Minister, after consulting with the Treasurer, may give a written direction to an Authority in relation to the performance of any of its functions or the exercise of any of its powers. S. 307(1AA) inserted by No. 32/2010 s. 69. (1AA) Without limiting subsection (1), a direction may be given in relation to— (a) compliance with the specifications of or the conditions in a bulk entitlement; or (b) compliance with— (i) any conditions in; or (ii) any duties imposed by the Minister on imposing— a qualification on the holder of a bulk entitlement under Division 4 of Part 3. S. 307(1A) inserted by No. 85/2006 s. 125(2). (1A) An Authority to which a direction has been given under subsection (1) must comply with the direction. (2) The Minister must give an Authority 14 days' notice of his or her intention to give a direction under subsection (1). (3) If the Minister gives a direction to an Authority, the Minister must make sure that notice of the giving of the direction, and a statement or summary of the contents of the direction, is published in the Government Gazette. (4) An Authority to which the Minister gives a direction must make sure that a statement or summary of the contents of the direction is included in the annual report of the Authority. (5) A failure to comply with subsection (3) or (4) does not affect the validity of the direction. S. 307A inserted by No. 85/2006 s. 126.