How the Board Operates

Board Powers

The Board can only make decisions within its powers. The powers of the Institute are subject to, and must be exercised in accordance with, the functions, duties and obligations conferred or imposed on the Institute by:

  • the Act and other laws; and

  • the Institute’s Constitution; and

  • Ministerial and Government directions and guidelines under the Act and other legislation, laws and conventions; and

  • general administrative, social and economic directives and policies established by the Government of Victoria from time to time.

If the Board wishes to do something not authorised under the public entity’s establishing legislation, but in the public interest or consistent with the objectives of the public entity, then it raises the matter with the department or Minister for consideration.