Education Act 2016

The Minister, before 31 December in each year, is to give to the Registration Board a statement setting out the Minister’s expectations for the Board (a Ministerial statement of expectations) in relation to the period of 12 months commencing on 1 July of the next year (or other such period as may be determined by the Minister).

In preparing a Ministerial statement of expectations, the Minister is to have regard to the Registration Board’s functions and powers.

The Ministerial statement of expectations is not to – prevent the Registration Board from performing a function that it is required to perform or otherwise complying with any Act; or extend the functions or powers of the Registration Board; or seek to direct the Registration Board in relation to a decision made under the Act regarding an individual case.

The Registration Board must perform its functions and duties in a manner consistent with an applicable Ministerial statement of expectations.

The Minister, on his or her own motion or at the request of the Registration Board, may at any time amend a Ministerial statement of expectations.

A Ministerial statement of expectations and any amendment of it is to be in writing and signed by the Minister.

An amendment to a Ministerial statement of expectations takes effect on such day as is specified in the instrument of amendment.

The Minister may consult with the Registration Board in preparing a Ministerial statement of expectations and any amendment of a Ministerial statement of expectations.