Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts15. Minister may give Port Corporation directions
(1) In performing its functions, the Port Corporation is subject to the directions of the Minister.
(2) The Minister may, in writing, direct the Port Corporation to act in a particular manner, including a non-commercial manner.
(3) If the Minister
directs the Port Corporation to act in a
non-commercial manner, the direction
must specify how the Corporation is to act.
(4) Before the Minister issues a direction, he or she must consult with the Port Corporation and, if the opinion of the Corporation is that the direction is not in the Corporation's best interests, the Corporation must advise the Minister in writing of its objection and the reasons for the objection.
(5) If, after receiving the Port Corporation's objection, the Minister confirms in writing the direction to the Corporation, the Corporation must comply with the direction.
(6) The Minister must table in the Legislative Assembly a copy of a direction given under this section within 6 sitting days of the Assembly after giving the direction.