Ministerial directions
55 Ministerial directions
The Minister may give the authority a written direction about a matter relevant to the performance of the authority’s functions or the exercise of its powers if the Minister is satisfied it is reasonably necessary to give the direction.
Without limiting subsection (1), the Minister may give the authority a direction under that subsection—
to give the Minister information held or controlled by the authority; or
to submit to the Minister a document for the Minister’s approval; or
to give the Minister a report about a matter relevant to the authority’s functions.
If a direction is given under this section, the authority must comply with the direction.
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