Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT 1997 - SECT 44

             (1)  A Chief Executive must manage the affairs of the Agency in a way that promotes proper use of the Commonwealth resources for which the Chief Executive is responsible.

Note:          A Chief Executive has the power to enter into contracts, on behalf of the Commonwealth, in relation to the affairs of the Agency. Some Chief Executives have delegated this power under section 53.

             (2)  In doing so, the Chief Executive must comply with this Act, the regulations, Finance Minister's Orders, Special Instructions and any other law.

             (3)  In this section:

"proper use" means efficient, effective and ethical use that is not inconsistent with the policies of the Commonwealth.