The Registrar was originally responsible for the registration of all societies. Separate registrars have since been appointed for various societies such as the Registrar of Co-operative Societies in 1953. The Registry is responsible to the Attorney-General, the Minister for Employment and Industrial Affairs and the Treasurer. The Registrar was previously responsible to the Minister of Property and Services and prior to that to the Chief Secretary. The Board collates departmental estimates of requirements, calls for tenders and with the Treasurer's approval, enters into appropriate contracts for such items as general stores, provisions and services.
Departments operate directly on contracts so arranged.
The Division was an administrative unit of the Department of Property and Services until 1985 when it was transferred to the Department of Management and Budget. The State Superannuation Board of Victoria is an incorporated body operating under the provisions of the Superannuation Act 1958. The Board of Management consists of six members. Three are appointed by the Government and three are elected by contributors, all for a term of up to five years. The Board is responsible for the administration of the Superannuation Fund which provides superannuation benefits on a contributory basis for public servants, teachers, railway employees, and employees of certain statutory bodies.