Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991

In carrying out its functions under these regulations the Board —

shall act according to equity, good conscience and the substantial merits of the case; and

shall not be bound by its previous decisions or by legal or industrial technicalities; and

shall have regard for the interests of the community and the industry as a whole without regard for sectional interests.

The functions of the Board are —

to monitor matters relating to the qualification and training of persons who hold, or are to be issued with, a licence or permit under these regulations; and

to advise any person, including the Minister and the Director, on the matters referred to in paragraph (a); and

to advise the Minister and the Director on matters relating to the licensing and regulation of persons who hold, or are to be issued with, a licence or permit under these regulations; and

to issue the licences and permits provided for by these regulations; and

to perform licensing, disciplinary and other functions conferred on it by these regulations.

The Board has all the powers it needs to perform its functions under these regulations.

The Director may give directions to the Board in relation to any function of the Board and the Board shall give effect to any such direction.

The text of a direction given under subregulation (3) is to be included in the annual report submitted by the accountable authority of the department under the Financial Management Act 2006 Part 5.