Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Disability Act 2006 - SECT 22

Functions of the Disability Services Board

22. Functions of the Disability Services Board



(1) The functions of the Disability Services Board are to-

   (a)  advise the Minister on the disability complaints system and the
        operations of the Disability Services Commissioner under this Act;

   (b)  advise the Disability Services Commissioner on issues referred to the
        Disability Services Board by the Disability Services Commissioner;

   (c)  provide expertise, guidance and advice to the Disability Services
        Commissioner;

   (d)  promote the Disability Services Commissioner and the operations of the
        Disability Services Commissioner;

   (e)  subject to the approval of the Minister, refer matters relating to
        disability services complaints to the Disability Services Commissioner
        for inquiry.

(2) The Disability Services Board may perform its functions in any manner that
the Disability Services Board determines to be appropriate.

(3) The Disability Services Board may require the Disability Services
Commissioner to report to the Disability Services Board on any matter relating
to the operations of the Disability Services Commissioner under this Act.

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