2.2 Responsibilities/reporting relationships

It is useful to examine to whom the Government Board is responsible in determining its type and function. It may be the case that the Board is responsible to the relevant Department and/or portfolio Minister. A good test is to determine whether the Minister can intervene in Board decisions or policy, can give the Board directives, or set strategic direction/policy direction of the Board.

It may be the case that the Board has statutory independence or must act in accordance with public directions. For example, directions from the Premier to the Commissioner for Children and Young People to produce a report on the operations of the Commission for Children and Young People.

It is also important to examine the Board's internal/external auditing provisions to determine whether the Auditor-General is required to be the external auditor of the Board's operations.

Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009

Last updated: 22 July, 2009

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