Appendix I:
Powers of the Minister under the ASDA Act

The Minister had powers under the following sections of the ASDA Act to:

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  • appoint Members to the ASDA Board
20 (1)
  • determine Members’ terms and conditions of appointment not otherwise provided for in the Act
31
  • grant leave of absence to the Chairperson
33 (1)
  • approve the Chief Executive engaging in paid employment outside the duties of the Chief Executive office
35 (1)
  • appoint an Acting Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Chief Executive and Members
37 (1),(2),(3) & (4)
  • terminate a Member’s appointment under certain circumstances
36 (1) &(2)
  • approve the Agency’s strategic plan
48 (1) &(2)
  • approve variations to the Agency’s strategic plan
49 (2)
  • approve the Agency’s annual operational plan
52 (1) & (2)
  • approve the Agency entering into contracts involving payment or the receipt of more than $100 000, or into lease arrangements of land for ten years or more.
62 (1)
The Minister also had statutory powers under the following sections of the ASDA Act to direct the Chairperson or agency to:
  • provide the Minister with details of positive and negative test results
18 (1),(2) &(2a)
  • convene a meeting of the Agency Board
21 (2)
  • revise the Agency’s annual operational plan if of the opinion that the plan is inconsistent with the Agency’s strategic plan
51 (1)
  • perform its functions or exercise its powers in accordance with a written direction.
68 (1)

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