Functions and powers of the Board
113 Functions and powers of the Board
The
Board has the following functions:
to monitor matters related to voluntary assisted dying;
to review the exercise of any function or power under this Act;
to provide reports to Parliament on the operation of this Act and any recommendations for the improvement of voluntary assisted dying;
to promote compliance with the requirements of this Act by the provision of information in respect of voluntary assisted dying to registered health practitioners and members of the community;
to refer any issue identified by the Board in relation to voluntary assisted dying that is relevant to the following persons or bodies:
the
Commissioner of Police;
the
Registrar;
the
Chief Executive;
the
State Coroner;
the
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency;
to promote continuous improvement in the quality and safety of voluntary assisted dying to those who exercise any function or power under this Act;
to conduct analysis of, and carry out research in relation to, information or forms given to the Board in accordance with this Act;
to provide information about voluntary assisted dying, and other matters identified by the Board in the performance of a function under this Act;
to collect, use and disclose forms and information provided in accordance with this Act for the purposes of carrying out a function of the Board;
to consult and engage with any of the following persons and groups in relation to voluntary assisted dying—
the
South Australian community;
relevant groups or organisations;
government departments and agencies;
registered health practitioners who provide voluntary assisted dying services;
to provide advice to the Minister or the Chief Executive in relation to the operation of this Act;
to provide reports to the Minister or the Chief Executive in respect of any matter relevant to the functions of the Board as requested.
The
Board has all the powers that are necessary or convenient to perform its functions under this Act.
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