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AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL ACT 2001 - SECT 9

The Board's functions
(1)
In addition to the functions conferred on the Board by other provisions of this Act, the Board has the functions of:

(a)
deciding the ARC's goals, priorities, policies and strategies; and

(b)
subject to subsections (2) and (3), initiating inquiries, on its own motion, into matters related to research; and

(c)
ensuring that the ARC's functions are performed properly, efficiently and effectively.

(2)
The Board may initiate an inquiry under paragraph (1)(b) only if:

(a)
the inquiry will not prejudice the performance of any or all of the ARC's functions under section 6; and

(b)
the Board has consulted the Minister about the proposal to initiate the inquiry.

(3)
If the Board initiates an inquiry under paragraph (1)(b):

(a)
the Board must provide the Minister with information about the results of that inquiry; and

(b)
the Board may, if it considers it appropriate to do so, publish information about the results of the inquiry in such manner as the Board thinks appropriate.

Note: Provisions relevant to the proper performance of the ARC's functions include (in addition to the provisions giving the ARC those functions) section 10 (obligation to ensure Ministerial directions complied with) and section 11 (obligation to comply with general Government policies).



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