Child and Family Agency Act 2013

Power of Minister to issue guidelines to Agency

48. (1) Notwithstanding the guidance provided by the Performance Framework under section 41 or a Performance Statement under section 44 , the Minister may at any time issue additional guidelines in writing to the Agency for the purposes of this Act.

(2) Such guidelines may relate to—

(a) additional policy guidance or changes in policy, and

(b) changes in prioritisation of business plan commitments.

(3) In performing its functions under this Act, the Agency shall have regard to any guidelines issued by the Minister under this section.