Powers of TAFE institutes
3.1.12C Powers of TAFE institutes
S. 3.1.12C inserted by No. 73/2012 s. 17.
A TAFE institute has power to do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with, or as incidental to, meeting its objectives or performing its functions including any function delegated to it.
Without limiting the generality of subsection (1) a TAFE institute, for the purpose of meeting its objectives or performing its functions, may—
be a member of a company, association, trust or partnership;
form or participate in the formation of a company, association, trust or partnership;
enter into a joint venture with another person or persons.
Note
Under section 5.2.1, the Minister may issue directions to a TAFE institute concerning its operations and the institute must comply with such a direction. In addition, an Order in Council or Ministerial Order made under section 3.1.11 may provide for or with respect to the powers, duties or functions of a TAFE institute.
A TAFE institute, in meeting its objectives or performing its functions, may exercise its powers within and outside Victoria and outside Australia.
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