Conflict of Interest Restrictions for Energy and Utilities Administration Board Members
Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Board members must not be present during decisions if they have a financial or personal interest in the matter.
Board members cannot take part in decisions regarding matters where they have a conflict of interest.
The Minister can authorise payments from the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Fund to cover administrative costs of the scheme financial vehicle.
The Secretary can pass delegated functions to a Public Service employee; the Minister can block this in the delegation instrument.