Chemistry Centre (WA) Act 2007

The Chemistry Centre is to perform its functions and manage its affairs in accordance with the following principles —

it is to provide high quality, independent chemical information, advice and analytical services;

it is to provide that information and advice and those services in a timely manner;

it is to maintain its capacity to adhere to the principles in paragraphs (a) and (b), particularly, but not exclusively, by ensuring that —

persons with the skills and experience necessary to do so are members of staff, or otherwise employed by or made available to it; and

it has, or has available to it, the materials, equipment and infrastructure necessary to perform its functions;

it is to perform its functions in a cost effective manner (to the extent practicable).

When engaging, or proposing to engage, in a commercial activity, the Chemistry Centre is to ensure that —

the activity is consistent with its strategic development plan and statement of corporate intent; and

the activity is likely to be of benefit to the community of Western Australia.

The Chemistry Centre may perform any of its functions in the State or elsewhere.