The functions of the authority board are—
(a) to oversee the operations of, and exercise of functions by, the authority; and
(b) to promote the statement of expectations; and
(c) to implement the statement of operational intent; and
(d) to make arrangements about the conduct and operation of the authority board; and
(e) any other function given to the authority board under this Act or another territory law.
Note 1 A provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function also gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act
, s 196 and dict, pt 1, def entity ).
Note 2 The authority board has the following functions under the Financial Management Act 1996
, s 77:
• setting the authority's policies and strategies
• governing the authority consistently with the authority's establishing Act and other relevant legislation
• ensuring, as far as practicable, that the authority operates in a proper, effective and efficient way
• ensuring, as far as practicable, that the authority complies with applicable governmental policies (if any).
Note 3 For authority board meeting arrangements see the Financial Management Act 1996
, div 9.4.