Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

VETERINARY SURGEONS ACT 2015 (NO. 29 OF 2015) - SECT 117

    (1)     This section applies if the Minister—

        (a)     has written to the board under section 116 (2); and

        (b)     is satisfied that a reasonable time has passed since the Minister wrote to the board.

    (2)     If the Minister is still not satisfied that the board is exercising its functions diligently, the Minister may, in writing—

        (a)     tell the board that the Minister is not satisfied that the board is exercising its functions diligently; and

        (b)     give the board reasons why the Minister is still not satisfied; and

        (c)     give the board at least 14 days after the day the notice is given to the board to make representations to the Minister about why the board should not be discharged.

    (3)     If, after considering any representations made by the board within the time stated in the notice, the Minister is satisfied that the board should be discharged, the Minister may ask the Legislative Assembly to approve the discharge of the board.

    (4)     The approval of the Legislative Assembly may be expressed by resolution.

    (5)     If the Legislative Assembly approves the discharge of the board, the Minister may discharge the board by written notice.