Racing Act 2002

The board has—

the powers mentioned in section 82 as the control body for each board code of racing; and

the powers stated in subsection (2); and

the powers to do anything else necessary or convenient for performing its primary function or otherwise to discharge an obligation imposed on the board under this Act or another Act.

The board has the powers of an individual and may, for example—

enter into contracts and agreements; and

acquire, hold, deal with or dispose of property; and

engage consultants or contractors; and

appoint agents and attorneys; and

employ staff.

Subject to section 10(2), if a provision of this Act states that a control body—

must exercise a power in relation to a code of racing, the board must exercise the power for each board code of racing individually; and

may exercise a power in relation to a code of racing, the board may exercise the power for each board code of racing individually.