Gambling Regulation Act 2024

Functions of chief executive

22. (1) The chief executive shall—

(a) carry on, manage and control generally, the administration of the Authority, and

(b) perform such other functions (if any) as may, subject to section 15 (4), be determined by the Authority.

(2) The chief executive shall perform his or her functions subject to such policies as may be determined from time to time by the Authority and shall be responsible to the Authority for the efficient and effective management of the Authority and for the due performance of his or her functions.

(3) The chief executive may make proposals to the Authority on any matter relating to its functions.

(4) The chief executive shall provide the Authority with such information in respect of the performance of his or her functions as the Authority may require.

(5) The Authority may designate a member of staff of the Authority to perform the functions of the chief executive in the absence of the chief executive or when the position of chief executive is vacant and the member of staff so designated shall, in such absence or upon such position being vacant, perform those functions.