Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts Australian Capital Territory Repealed ActsThis legislation has been repealed.
8. (1) The Authority has the following functions:
(a) to plan and co-ordinate the provision of training programs;
(b) to devise and develop training programs, including the determination of their nature, syllabus and duration;
(c) to determine requirements as to age, education or any other matter to be satisfied by persons wishing to undertake training programs;
(d) to accredit training programs, whether provided in the Territory or elsewhere;
(e) to accredit qualifications for training awarded by other bodies or persons;
(f) to inquire into the provision of training programs outside the Territory and arrange for the provision of similar programs which the Authority considers should be provided in the Territory;
(g) to promote the provision and undertaking of training programs;
(h) to promote equity in access to training opportunities;
(i) to keep under review the adequacy of training programs and their implementation;
(j) to supervise generally the theoretical and practical training of trainees;
(k) to keep under review the number of trainees under contracts of training;
(l) to keep under review the adequacy of facilities provided at institutions concerned in the provision of training programs;
(m) to assess, whether by examination or otherwise, the competency of persons who undertake training programs;
(n) to issue, or arrange for the issuing of, certificates to persons who complete training programs;
(o) to advise the Minister on matters related to training in the Territory;
(p) to inquire into and provide advice to the Minister on matters referred to the Authority by the Minister in relation to training in the Territory;
(q) such other functions as are conferred on the Authority by or under this Act or any other law of the Territory.
(2) In the performance of its functions, the Authority shall consult with such employee or employer associations and such other persons or bodies as it considers necessary.
9. (1) The exercise of a power by the Authority shall be by resolution.
(2) In addition to any other power conferred on it by or under this Act or any other law of the Territory, the Authority has power to do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions.
(3) Without limiting the generality of subsection (2), the Authority may make arrangements, including reciprocal arrangements, with an appropriate person or body with respect to the accreditation of industrial or commercial training, or qualifications granted for such training.
10. (1) The Minister may, in writing, give the Authority directions in relation to the policy the Authority is to pursue in connection with the exercise of its powers or the performance of its functions.
(2) The Authority shall comply with any direction given to it under subsection (1).
11. (1) The authority may, either generally or as otherwise provided by resolution, delegate to—
(a) the Chairperson or any other member of the Authority;
(b) the Chief Executive;
(c) the Grievances Committee;
(d) a Training Advisory Committee or any other committee established under section 29; or
(e) a public servant whose services have been made available to the Authority pursuant to an arrangement under section 25;
any of its powers under this Act or any other law of the Territory, other than its power of delegation.
(2) A power so delegated, when exercised by the delegate, shall, for all purposes, be deemed to have been exercised by the Authority.
(3) A delegation of a power under this section—
(a) may be revoked by the Authority (whether or not constituted by the persons constituting the Authority when the power was delegated);
(b) does not prevent the exercise of the power by the Authority; and
(c) continues in force notwithstanding a change in the membership of the Authority.
(4) Section 30 of the Interpretation Act 1967 applies in relation to a delegation under this section as if the Authority were a person.
(5) A certificate signed by the Chairperson of the Authority stating any matter with respect to a delegation of a power under this section is evidence of that matter.
(6) A document purporting to be a certificate referred to in subsection (5) shall, unless the contrary is established, be deemed to be such a certificate and to have been duly given.
12. (1) The Authority shall furnish to the Minister for presentation to the Legislative Assembly a report relating to the activities of the Authority during each financial year.
(2) A direction given to the Authority under subsection 10 (1) shall be set out in the annual report relating to the financial year in which the direction was given.