PART IVFUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT

Framework document53

1

The Department shall prepare a document–

a

setting out priorities and objectives for the Board in connection with the carrying out of its functions; and

b

containing–

i

such guidance in connection with the carrying out of any of those functions; and

ii

such other matters relating to the Board or those functions,

as the Department considers appropriate.

2

The Department–

a

shall keep the document prepared under paragraph (1) under review; and

b

may from time to time revise it.

3

The Department shall carry out its functions under paragraphs (1) and (2) in the manner and to the extent that appear to it to be best calculated to promote–

a

public safety;

b

the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Board; and

c

economy, efficiency and effectiveness in connection with the matters in relation to which the Board has functions.

4

In preparing the document mentioned in paragraph (1), or any revision of it which appears to the Department to be significant, the Department–

a

shall consult the Board or persons considered by the Department to represent the Board; and

b

may consult any other persons the Department considers appropriate.

5

The Board shall have regard to the document prepared under paragraph (1) in carrying out its functions.