(1)  The Minister may give a direction in writing to the Board with respect to the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers under this or any other Act.

(2)  If the Board has been given a written direction under subsection (1) , the Board is to publish that direction in its next annual report under section 15 .

(3)  Within 21 days after receiving a direction under subsection (1) , the Board may object to the direction on any ground.

(4)  An objection is to –

(a) be in writing; and

(b) specify the grounds for the objection; and

(c) be provided to the Minister.

(5)  If, after receiving an objection, the Minister determines that a direction is not to be withdrawn or amended, the Minister must cause a copy of the direction and the objection to be laid before each House of Parliament within 10 sitting days of receiving the objection.

(6)  The Board must perform its functions and exercise its powers in a manner that is consistent with a direction if –

(a) the Board has not objected to the direction within the period specified in subsection (3) ; or

(b) the Board has objected to the direction and the direction has been tabled in both Houses of Parliament; or

(c) the Board has withdrawn its objection.