Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00070:reg:15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00070
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 15
Character Range: 13602–14342

15  Minister may give the Board a statement setting out strategic guidance for the Agency
 (1) The Minister may give the Board a written statement setting out strategic guidance for the Agency.
 (2) A statement given under subsection (1):
 (a) must be of a general nature only; and
 (b) must not relate to a particular individual; and
 (c) must not be inconsistent with:
 (i) the Act; or
 (ii) this instrument; or
 (iii) any other instrument made under the Act.
 (3) The Minister must not give a statement under subsection (1) unless each State/Territory Health Minister agrees to the giving of the statement.
 (4) In performing its functions or exercising its powers, the Board must have regard to a statement given under subsection (1).