Data Sharing and Governance Act 2019

Functions of Board

46. (1) The Board shall—

(a) advise the Minister in relation to the prescribing of rules, procedures and standards under section 64 ,

(b) advise the Minister in relation to the preparation of guidelines under section 65 ,

(c) promote compliance by public bodies with guidelines issued under section 65 ,

(d) advise the Minister in relation to the monitoring of compliance by public bodies with rules, procedures and standards prescribed under section 64 and guidelines issued under section 65 ,

(e) review data-sharing agreements in accordance with Chapter 2,

(f) advise the Minister in relation to the making of an order under section 37 (1), and

(g) advise the Minister, on request, in relation to the performance of the functions of the Minister under this Act.

(2) The Board may exercise its functions notwithstanding one or more vacancies in its membership.

(3) The Board may regulate its own procedure.

(4) The Minister shall provide such administration and support services to the Board as are necessary for the performance of the functions of the Board.

(5) The Minister may enter into an arrangement for the provision of consultancy, advice or other services to the Board.