Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission Act 1997

The chief executive officer has the following functions:

ensuring, as far as practicable, that the commission’s statement of intent is implemented effectively and efficiently;

managing the day-to-day operations of the commission secretariat in accordance with—

applicable governmental policies (if any) for the commission; and

the policies set by the commission (if any); and

each legal requirement that applies to the commission;

regularly advising the commission about the commission’s operation and financial performance.

Example for par (b) (iii) a direction given to the commission under the Utilities Act 2000, section 19

In this section:

applicable governmental policies—see the Financial Management Act 1996, section 103.

commission secretariat means—

the chief executive officer; and

the other staff of the commission.

statement of intent—see the Financial Management Act 1996, section 61 (1).