38B
In forceConflicting directions
Part 3Administration
Division 3The Secretary
38B Conflicting directions
(1)
If there is any inconsistency between a written direction given to a sector transport agency by the Secretary and a written direction given by the Minister, the direction given by the Minister prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
(2)
An act or decision or the performance of a function or exercise of any power by a sector transport agency is not invalid only because of any inconsistency between—
(a)
directions given to the sector transport agency; and
(b)
functions performed or powers exercised by the sector transport agency.
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