Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Directions
5. Directions by responsible Minister
Feedback & supportThe responsible Minister for a Group 1 public body may give to the public body directions as to the performance by the public body of its functions.
responsible Minister
“responsible Minister”, in relation to a public body, means the Minister charged with the responsibility for the public body;
To avoid doubt, this section does not affect any requirement in the constitutional Act of a public body or other Act administered by a public body requiring the responsible Minister to consult any person specified in that Act before exercising the power under subsection (1) in relation to the public body.
constitutional Act
“constitutional Act”, in relation to a public body, means the Act by or under which the public body is established;