Duty to comply with statement of policy objectives
11 Duty to comply with statement of policy objectives
The Minister may, from time to time, give to TDR a statement in writing specifying the policy objectives of the Government of Tasmania with respect to any matter relating to the powers, duties, affairs, or activities of TDR and, on being given such a statement, it is the duty of TDR to exercise its powers, to perform its duties, and to conduct its affairs and activities in a manner that is consistent with the objectives specified in the statement.
The Minister may, by notice in writing given to TDR, vary or revoke a statement of policy objectives given under subsection (1) and such a notice shall have effect according to its tenor.
The fact that the Minister has power to give a statement of policy objectives to TDR under subsection (1) or gives such a statement to TDR does not have the effect of – making TDR the servant or agent of the Crown for the purposes of this or any other Act; or conferring on TDR any status, privilege, or immunity of the Crown.
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