CIVIL AVIATION ACT 1988 - SECT 12 Directions

CIVIL AVIATION ACT 1988 - SECT 12

  (1)   The Minister may give the Board written directions as to the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers.

  (1A)   Without limiting subsection   ( 1), a direction under that subsection may require the Board to consult:

  (a)   in the manner specified by the Minister; and

  (b)   about matters specified by the Minister; and

  (c)   with bodies and organisations specified by the Minister.

  (2)   Directions as to the performance of its regulatory function shall be only of a general nature.

  (4)   T he Board must comply with a direction given under subsection   ( 1).

  (5)   This section does not affect the application of section   22 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (which deals with the application of government policy to corporate Commonwealth entities) in relation to CASA.