Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2006A00087:clause:1_33c
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2006A00087
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 33C
Character Range: 6831–7978

33C  Minister may direct CEO about performance of CEO's functions

 (1) The Minister may, in writing, direct the CEO about the performance of the CEO's functions.

 (2) The Minister must not direct the CEO:
 (a) to recommend that a particular proposal should, or should not, be approved as deserving financial assistance under Division 1 of Part 7; or
 (b) in relation to the CEO's performance of functions, or exercise of powers, under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 or as an Agency Head under the Public Service Act 1999.

 (3) Particulars of any directions given by the Minister under subsection (1) in a financial year must be:
 (a) tabled in each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after the direction is given; and
 (b) included in the annual report for the ARC for the financial year.

Note: For more information about the ARC's annual report, see section 46.

 (4) The CEO must comply with a direction under subsection (1).

Directions are not legislative instruments

 (5) A direction under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.

Subdivision B—Appointment, terms and conditions